March 11 is Canadian Women Physicians Day

Posted on: March 8, 2023

March 11 is the third ever Canadian Women Physicians Day, a time to recognize and honour the many amazing contributions of women who practice medicine in this country.

Island Health is privileged to partner with many women physicians who work tirelessly to provide excellence in patient care, research and leadership, paving the way for future generations of girls and women who will follow in their footsteps.

Click on the links below to read about three Island Health physicians who are making their marks in the field of medicine. 

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Jennifer J. Williams (she/her) BScH, MD, FRCPC, Gastroenterologist, Island Health​​

Dr Rachel Carson MD FRCPC, Nephrology and Internal Medicine, NRGH​​

Dr Jennifer Kask MD CCFP FCFP, Family North Island Hospital Campbell River​

To these and all women physicians, thank you!