Learning together

We are committed to providing high-quality care while training the next generation of health care providers.

Your role in health care education

When you visit our hospitals, clinics or other care sites, students may be part of your health care team. They could be:

• Medical students
• Residents and fellows (doctors who are in advanced stages of their training)
• Nursing students
• Allied health students (such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and dieticians)

You might be asked if a student can either observe or be part of your care. All students work under the close supervision of health care professionals. If you agree, we thank you for contributing to the training of future health care professionals. If you do not want a student, it is okay to say no. If you say no, your decision will not affect your care.

We encourage any feedback that might help students to learn and grow. We also appreciate your patience as students might ask more questions or take longer compared to someone who has finished their training.

Your safety, comfort and quality of care remain our top priorities. We make sure that all students follow the highest standards.

The benefits of having students in Fraser Health

• Up-to-date knowledge: Students bring fresh perspectives and the latest medical knowledge to your care.
• Sense of community: We hope that our students become part of our communities and work with us once they have completed their education.
• Quality improvement: Learning and teaching organizations are seen as having the best patient outcomes and highest standards of care.

Our educational partners

We collaborate with leading post-secondary institutions, including:

• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• CDI College
• Douglas College
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University
• Langara College
• Simon Fraser University
• Sprott Shaw College
• Stenberg College
• Trinity Western University
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of British Columbia
• University of the Fraser Valley
• University of Northern British Columbia
• University of Victoria
• Vancouver Career College
• Vancouver Community College

Share your experience

We value your feedback because it helps us improve.

If you have a compliment or a concern, please first speak with the person who provided the service or with the manager of the area. We also have these ways to contact us:

Compliments: Share heartfelt thanks by sending a compliment to your health care provider or Fraser Health team member.

Concerns: Concerns are best addressed and resolved at the time and place they occur. If we have not met your expectations, we are committed to working with you to find a reasonable solution.