Meet the Team
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             President - Alessandro cau

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Third Year: UBC M.D. Program

Alessandro Cau is a third year medical student who is entering into his second year with IHI. Alessandro is interested in the development of evidence-informed clinical guidelines and tools for reducing harm and improving patient health outcomes. Throughout medical school and his future career, Alessandro hopes to help make the health care system more safe, accessible, equitable and efficient. Outside of school, Alessandro enjoys playing soccer, playing tennis and spending time with friends and family.

communications

Vice president

Arumann Dhillon is a third year student studying Honours Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Science at UBC. This is her third on UBC's IHI Executive Board.  She hopes to expand the level of awareness about the need for quality improvement in the student community. Outside of school and IHI, Arumann enjoys doing volunteer work at the Vancouver General Hospital, writing, fitness, and participating in social justice movements.

Director

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Angela Wong is a fourth-year PharmD student studying to become a pharmacist. This is her first year with IHI as Communications Director, and she is ecstatic to promote healthcare quality improvement initiatives in the UBC community. Angela strives to raise awareness about the importance of quality improvement in achieving better patient outcomes, reducing waste in the healthcare system, and optimizing healthcare resources. Beyond school, Angela enjoys reading, playing piano, and designing her bullet journal.
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Chihiro Abe is a fifth-year student in the School of Kinesiology at UBC. This is her third year with IHI UBC - she was Treasurer for two years, and this is her first year as Communications Director. Through IHI, Chihiro is excited to gain a deeper understanding of patient safety and quality improvement, and work with a team of individuals who share a passion for healthcare improvement. She  hopes to apply what she learns in IHI and contribute to the betterment of healthcare. Chihiro enjoys dancing, hiking/going on nature walks, and watching movies. 

Mentorship

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Kristin is a third year medical student. Kristin comes to IHI with a strong background in quality improvement and patient safety research directed at improving surgical recovery on both a national and international scale. Kristin wishes to continue with IHI throughout her MD as well as for the remainder of her career. She is particularly passionate about the development of point-of-care tools that improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of medical care, with a particular focus on patient engagement. Outside of school, Kristin enjoys spending her time writing, traveling, watching the Lakers (when they’re winning), and fostering rescue animals.

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Emily is a second-year medical student who is very excited to be joining IHI UBC this year! Prior to medicine, she was working towards a combined BSc in Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Victoria. Following her first year of medical school, she developed a strong interest in quality improvement (QI) and patient safety and is eager to continue learning about such important topics as part of the IHI UBC team. As a Mentorship Director, Emily hopes to promote awareness of patient safety and QI as well as help students to engage in projects with mentors in the community. In her free time, Emily enjoys the outdoors, playing piano and spending time with friends, family and her cat.
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Yvonne is a 2nd year medical student in the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program at UBC. Prior to medicine, she completed her Master of Health Administration at UBC and worked as a clinical pharmacist in the local health authority. She has seen the positive impact that quality improvement initiatives have on patient care and health care delivery. Her mission in this role is to connect students with mentors and health care leaders in the field and promote the importance of engaging in quality improvement in the health care system. In her spare time Yvonne can be found hiking the local mountains, snowshoeing or baking a variety of sweets!

Workshops

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​Gurmaan is a fifth-year student in the Honours Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences (CAPS) program. He is beginning his fourth year with IHI as one of the events directors. He is excited to learn more about public healthcare systems and the various ways in which we can impact it in the future. Gurmaan is hoping to one day pursue a career in medicine and apply what he has learned in IHI. In his free time, Gurmaan enjoys going to the gym as well as watching movies, football, and stand-up comedy.

Treasurer

Arian is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science serving as the treasurer for IHI UBC Chapter this year. He is passionate about advocating for health equity by challenging the efficacy of existing communication strategies between health professionals and the public. Arian believes that people across the province are eager to get involved with their care and that a concerted effort between professionals and patients will lead to a bright future for patient outcomes. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, keeping up with the fashion industry, and playing chess

scholarship director

Nora is a fourth year medical student who is excited to be continuing at IHI UBC this year! Prior to medicine, she was a dental hygienist in Prince George, BC for five years. She witnessed some of the healthcare challenges of living in a remote area. Nora hopes to improve health care delivery in underserviced communities and to continuously incorporate advocacy work into her career. Her mission is to better prepare future healthcare leaders to do the same and to be advocates for change. When Nora is not studying, she can be found at the gym, getting lost in her travels, or baking and indulging in sweets.