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Simon Fraser University just launched a bold new three-year medical school in Surrey, slashing a year off the traditional path to becoming a doctor—and tackling B.C.’s urgent doctor shortage head-on. The first class, many with real-world experience and advanced degrees, is already learning in temporary digs while a permanent campus and clinic rise for completion in 2030. Designed to train team-based primary care physicians for communities across B.C., the program plans to scale to 120 students annually by 2035. For grads like Jeannine Ho, driven by personal healthcare struggles and cultural gaps, and Jeff Pan, who saw limits in pharmacy, this is more than a career—it’s a mission to deliver holistic, accessible care. With graduates set to enter residencies as early as 2029 and serve in places like Cloverdale’s new hospital and cancer center, this initiative aims to transform primary care and ensure no community is left behind.

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