Updated March 10, 2025
Congratulations to the physicians who’ve received the following awards in 2025, which highlight the notable contributions of physicians in their communities.
If you’ve recently received an award, please let us know by emailing Kelly Sinoski.
Winter 2025
Dr Renee Fernandez—Calvin L. Gutkin Family Medicine Ambassador Award
Dr Renee Fernandez received the 2024 Calvin L. Gutkin Family Medicine Ambassador Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada for her role in helping to create the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model in BC. This award recognizes a dynamic leader in Canadian family medicine who is distinguished by their vision, innovation, strong communication skills, and effective relationship building.
Dr Kathleen Cadenhead—Silver Medal of Service
Dr Kathleen Cadenhead, who works at Oakridge Medical in Vancouver, was awarded the Silver Medal of Service Award from Doctors of BC. A family doctor for more than 35 years, Dr Cadenhead has a keen interest in nutrition and has made outstanding contributions to the nutritional welfare of British Columbians—including improving food literacy in schools, supporting education around fad diets, and increasing regulations around energy drinks in the province.
Dr Jacqueline Erickson—Dr David M Bachop Silver Medal
Dr Jacqueline Erickson, a family physician at the North Island Medical Clinic, was awarded the Dr David M Bachop Silver Medal in general medical practice from Doctors of BC. Dr Erickson completed her medical school education with UBC, in the Southern Medical Program. Following a move to Campbell River, where she completed her family practice residency training, she developed a keen interest in Addiction Medicine and is collaborating with a colleague to establish a sustainable addiction medicine service for rural communities in the North Island.
Dr Bruce Hobson—Silver Medal of Service
Dr Bruce Hobson was recognized by Doctors of BC with the Silver Medal of Service for his “extraordinarily impactful” body of work over the past four decades. His efforts have included more than 30 years of longitudinal family medicine in Powell River and the establishment of the qathet Division of Family Practice—with 10 years served on its Board. His work in championing health information technology has seen him play an integral role in the development and the evolution of the Physician Data Collaborative, along with the Health Data Coalition (HDC), where he became Medical Director.
Dr Bin K. Lim—Silver Medal of Service
Dr Bin K. Lim was awarded a Doctors of BC with a Silver Medal of Service for his “exceptional contributions to Family Practice and Emergency Medicine.” During his career at St. Paul's Hospital Emergency department, Dr Lim demonstrated outstanding skills, clinical knowledge, and a remarkable bedside manner—earning him the respect and admiration of colleagues and patients alike.
Dr Tracy Monk—Silver Medal of Service
Dr Tracy Monk was awarded a Silver Medal of Service by Doctors of BC. A past president of the Society of General Practitioners (now BC Family Doctors), Dr Monk was part of the contingent that developed and implemented Pathways, a first-of-its-kind online clinical and referral tool for physicians in BC and the Yukon and is currently its physician lead.
Dr Kathleen Ross, Dr David M Bachop Gold Medal
Dr Kathleen Ross was awarded the Dr David M Bachop Gold Medal from Doctors of BC, which recognizes a BC doctor who has made an extraordinary contribution in the field of organized medicine and/or community service. Dr Ross is a past president of Doctors of BC, and more recently, the Canadian Medical Association. She has served as Physician Lead and chair since inception of Pathways, an indispensable online clinical and referral tool for physicians in BC and the Yukon and is a founding member and Physician Lead for the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice.