A Comox doctor has been recognized by the BC College of Family Physicians as one of the top family physicians in the province.
Dr. Jonathan Kerr received the My Family Doctor Award at a ceremony in Vancouver on Thursday, May 16.
The award is based upon nominations from patients.
As described on the BCCF website, 鈥淭he BCCFP My Family Doctor Award provides British Columbians with the opportunity to recognize and honour their own family doctors, celebrating the doctor-patient relationship that supports good health. Five family physicians are selected annually 鈥� one from each health authority.鈥�
鈥淭hat was the really neat thing about this award - I got notified that my patients nominated me, and as a family doctor, what鈥檚 better than that?鈥� said Kerr. 鈥淚t鈥檚 pretty special and really quite meaningful.鈥�
He does not know which of his patients submitted nominations, but is thankful for all who did.
Kerr said the awards ceremony was a special night, with some high-profile dignitaries on hand.
鈥淚t was really neat - it was nice to meet all the other award winners鈥� and there were some special guests,鈥� he said. 鈥淗ealth Minister Adrian Dix was there, as well as Premier Eby, and they both spoke and posed for pictures afterwards, so it really made for a special evening.鈥�
The BCCFP detailed the reasoning behind Kerr鈥檚 selection as the My Family Doctor for Vancouver Island.
鈥淎t the heart of Dr. Kerr鈥檚 practice lies an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. His patients laud him as a compassionate listener, a meticulous caregiver, and a steadfast ally in their journey toward wellness. With each appointment, Dr. Kerr 鈥榯ruly listens鈥� and 鈥榮trives to bring a positive outcome in all situations.鈥�
鈥淒riven by a passion for continuous improvement, Dr. Kerr embraces each day as an opportunity for growth and self-reflection. Whether as a father, husband, doctor, elected official, athlete, or community member, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of excellence, embodying the ethos of a lifelong learner. As one of Dr. Kerr鈥檚 nominators states, Dr. Kerr 鈥榯ruly stands out in his profession.鈥欌��
鈥淔amily doctors play such an important role in the health and well-being of people across British Columbia, helping navigate life鈥檚 biggest joys and biggest challenges,鈥� said Eby, in a press release. 鈥淥n BC Family Doctor Day, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the care, compassion, and unwavering dedication that all of B.C.鈥檚 family doctors provide, while recognizing the invaluable contributions they make to the communities they serve.鈥�
鈥淔amily doctors are vital in providing essential primary care to people in British Columbia,鈥� added Dix. 鈥淭heir dedication and commitment to their patients鈥� health and wellness is deeply appreciated. I want to thank every one of them for choosing family practice and their contributions to the profession in a wide variety of ways. Congratulations to this year鈥檚 award recipients!鈥�
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