Speakers:
Presenter: Dr. Neil Long
Facilitators: Drs. Danielle Pichie and Svetlana Hadikin
Speaker Bios:
Dr. Neil Long grew up in the South West of England and did his medical degree some kms north in Nottingham. He did 2 years working in the NHS before starting his emergency medicine training spanning 10 years between New Zealand and Australia. Once completed he was looking for an adventure playground close to mountains and fell in love with Kelowna. He’s a father of two amazing boys and his family all love playing in the Okanagan valley, snowboarding in the winter and wake surfing in summer. Shoulder seasons see more mountain biking, hiking and camping. Neil is an emergency doctor in Kelowna and is a life long learner and teacher and enjoys supporting creative and innovative ideas in the hospital and with his adventures.
Dr. Svetlana Hadikin was born and raised in Castlegar, BC and completed the Advanced Diploma in Rural Pre-Medicine at Selkirk College. She pursued her medical training through the University of British Columbia, spending much of her time at the Southern Medical Program site in Kelowna for years 1-3, with her 4th-year electives focusing on rural generalism throughout BC.
Dr. Hadikin returned to her roots for her residency, working and learning across multiple communities in the Kootenays, including Castlegar, Trail, Fruitvale, Nelson, Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Salmo, and Nakusp. She is currently a practicing Family Physician locum in the Kootenays, providing care in various clinics and working in emergency medicine and skin cancer care.
A passionate advocate for rural healthcare and physician wellness, Dr. Hadikin is deeply involved in promoting the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals. She emphasizes the need for physicians to prioritize their own well-being in order to provide the best care for their patients and communities.
Dr. Hadikin is also a committed Rotarian, having been active in Rotary since high school. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes hiking, skiing, and mountain biking with her partner and their energetic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Jules. In her free time, she loves baking, jewelry making, playing board games, and exploring local craft breweries.
Dr. Dani Pichie is a dedicated family physician and the Chief of Staff at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton, BC. In her role, Dr. Pichie has significantly reformed both primary and acute care environments, leading to improvements in the healthcare of residents in Hazelton and the surrounding Gitxsan communities.
A fervent advocate for medical education, Dr. Pichie supports the training of residents and medical students in Hazelton, offering them a unique experience in full-scope rural medicine. She works with a team that is commited to culturally safe care, aiming to meet the needs of Indigenous patients in a low-resource setting.
Registration:
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Contact
Email Alison James at ajames@rccbc.ca for more information about the session.
