Our PGY5s - "The Chiefs"
Zacharie Cloutier
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Med School: University of Toronto
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? The outstanding culture. Focus on a positive, supportive environment. Going home post call as a junior as an absolute law. The approachability of staff and how friendly they are. The early operative exposure.
Fun Fact: What I consider a fun fact turns out is pretty vanilla but makes me the most happy: I just got married, I have a puppy, and I spend most of my free time making sure my tomatoes stay alive in my backyard. Truly turning into a suburban man, but trust me it’s the best.
Favourite Quote: “Surviving not thriving.”
Career Goals: Fellowship application coming up, hopefully to be able to work with residents in the future!
Chris Griffiths
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Med School: Queen's University
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? The people!
Fun Fact: I live near the Hamilton General.
Favourite Quote: "Excuses are the nails that build the house of failure."
Jessie Holbek
Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
Med School: University of British Columbia
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? Supportive staff and resident voices valued.
Fun Fact: In my spare time I am a competitive dancer.
Favourite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." -Wayne Gretzky
Career Goals: Interested in community and rural surgery!
Nathan How (Niagara)
Hometown: Victoria, BC
Med School: Queen's University
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? Operating your face off.
Fun Fact: I'm right handed, but can't brush my teeth with my right hand.
Favourite Quote: "I've been called worse things by better people."
Career Goals: Low-risk, benign, private-pay outpatient lumps and bumps.
Ashna Patel
Qian Shi
Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON
Med School: McMaster University
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? The supportive co-residents and early OR experience.
Fun Fact: I have a little corgi pup named Peach!
Favourite Quote: “Perfect is the enemy of good.”
Career Goals: Aiming for an MPH, then excited to explore Trauma Surgery.
Alex Webb
Hometown: Huntsville, ON
Med School: University of Alberta
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? My co-residents!
Fun Fact: I baked a three tier wedding cake for my sister’s wedding!
Favourite Quote: "Do what you love, love what you do!"
Career Goals: I am planning to work in the community.
Rebecca Withers
Hometown: New Westminster, BC
Med School: UBC
What do you like most about Mac GenSx? The number of staff we have who are truly committed to making you an excellent surgeon.
Fun Fact: I spent a summer training seals in Germany and swam with penguins in the Galapagos.
Favourite Quote: "No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up." -Regina Brett
Career Goals: Surgical Oncology
Contact: rebecca.withers@medportal.ca