Filipino physician mentor

What I bring to mentorship

My areas of interest and expertise include academic medicine, family medicine, music and being a recent graduate!

A little about me

I am a proud second-generation Filipina-Canadian born and raised in Winnipeg. I am currently completing a Master of Education at the University of Alberta. Prior to medical school, I was a piano teacher for five years. Still today, I am the lead pianist at my church.

How to connect

You can reach me by email. If you’d like, please include a brief note on how I can be most helpful to you.

supporting learners Mentorship style

My mentorship style is proactive and focused on anticipating the upcoming successes, challenges, and critical decisions that my mentees may face. I believe in maintaining open communication through informal meetings and catch-ups, even when there isn't a specific question or issue at hand. 

This approach fosters a strong relationship and creates a supportive environment. I enjoy mentoring both individually and in small groups, offering guidance that extends beyond just medicine. By sharing my own experiences—celebrating my successes and being transparent during difficult times—I aim to inspire and support my mentees.

Given that I am in my first year of practice, I am closely connected to the experiences of medical students, allowing me to understand and relate to their journey while they witness mine as I navigate the challenges of being a new family physician.

Biography

I am a newly practicing family physician working in a fee-for-service clinic, where I also provide hospitalist care at St. Boniface Hospital and Concordia Hospital. Beyond my clinical responsibilities, I am deeply committed to medical education, serving as the Clinical Reasoning 1 director and a clinical educator for UGME. This dual focus on both patient care and education allows me to make a meaningful impact on my community while mentoring and guiding future physicians. My early career is characterized by a dynamic blend of clinical practice, teaching, and continuous learning.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (2022)

Bachelor of Science (2016)

Mentorship/teaching awards

Resident Teaching Award, Professional Association of Residents and Interns (PARIM) (2023)

50th Anniversary Leadership Excellence Award, Department of Family Medicine, UM  (2023)