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29 Family Physicians, 250 Students: Dinner with Docs 2025
Posted On November 4, 2025
Over 250 medical students gathered with family physicians across British Columbia this year, continuing a tradition that has strengthened our community for over a decade. Dinner with Docs creates essential space for meaningful conversations over a shared meal, connecting, inspiring, and building lasting interest in family medicine.
This year's enthusiastic response reflected our members' commitment to mentoring the next generation. Family physicians across four cities—Prince George, Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria— shared their experiences, offering guidance to students considering careers in family medicine.
Guiding the Next Generation
Twenty-nine family physicians volunteered their time and expertise, demonstrating the generosity and dedication that defines family medicine. These conversations matter as they help students envision themselves as family physicians, understand the rewards of comprehensive patient care, and see the vital role they will play in communities across the province.
Students shared some positive feedback on the experience: “[I learned that] the future of family medicine is bright and we are just beginning to see positive changes.”
We extend our gratitude to our city hosts who made these gatherings possible: Dr. Katherine Bell, Dr. Jennifer Lush, and Dr. Marjorie Docherty.
Thank You to Our 2025 Dinner with Docs Hosts
- Dr. Saad Ahmed
- Dr. Katherine Bell
- Dr. Stacy Cabage
- Dr. James Card
- Dr. Andy Chen
- Dr. Cynthia Clark
- Dr. Marjorie Docherty
- Dr. Celestine Esume
- Dr. Kalen Geddes
- Dr. Ryan Herriot
- Dr. Jamil Hirji
- Dr. Shana Johnston
- Dr. Sumeet Kalia
- Dr. Jim Ketch
- Dr. Emma King
- Dr. Shawna Koehle
- Dr. Jennifer Lush
- Dr. Jeanne Mace
- Dr. Taran Main
- Dr. Anna Mason
- Dr. Uzma Mashood
- Dr. Saira Musharaf
- Dr. Lucy Nee
- Dr. Jennifer Parsons
- Dr. Ian Scott
- Dr. Heather Smith
- Dr. Omesh Syal
- Dr. Flora Wong
- Dr. Vanessa Young
Your commitment to mentorship strengthens family medicine and creates ripples of impact that will extend across communities and generations.
