About Us

Strengthening Collaboration for Better Patient Care

About

The Medical Staff Association

Established in 2016 by the Specialist Services Committee, Facility Engagement is a province-wide initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between health authorities and facility-based physicians across B.C. By fostering open communication, meaningful relationships, and effective teamwork, this initiative aims to enhance working conditions for medical staff and improve the quality of patient care.

At Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH), we are committed to upholding the values and objectives of Facility Engagement. The Medical Staff Association (MSA) is dedicated to advocating for better workplace conditions, advancing patient care, and fostering greater engagement with Senior Leadership to drive positive change within our hospital community.

The mission of the Medical Staff Association (MSA) is to serve as a trusted resource for medical staff and administrators, providing support, information, and guidance. We are committed to ensuring that medical staff are heard, actively engaged, and effectively represented in key decisions. Through collaboration with Fraser Health Authority (FHA) site administration, we address issues impacting both medical professionals and patient care.

The MSA also prioritizes professional development and networking opportunities while supporting initiatives that foster continuous improvement, enhance care quality, and create a positive and enriching work environment at Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) and Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC).

The Surrey Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Association (SMH MSA) serves as the voice of the medical staff, ensuring that its members are effectively represented. Through proactive support, active engagement, wellness promotion, and enhanced professional development, the MSA advocates for the needs of its members while fostering a collaborative and supportive medical community.

Meet The

Board Members

Dr Amoljeet Lail

President

Dr. Lail is an emergency room & MET physician at SMH. He originally trained at SMH as a Family Practice resident and he is proud to have worked here for 7 years.

He is looking forward to accomplishing the following during his term:

1. A strong focus on advocacy work for patients and our physician group;

2. Addressing physician burnout and any issues contributing to lower morale;

3. Improving interdepartmental collaboration; and

4. Encouraging and fostering an environment for increased engagement in physician projects (with FE funding)..

Dr Sanjeev Vohra

Vice-President

Dr. Vohra received his Internal Medicine degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine NY (2000) and received his Geriatric Medicine degree from UBC (2006). He has been with SMH since 2006.

He is looking forward to championing “equality in healthcare” during his term. He enjoys working out and playing basketball.

Dr Joshua Song

Treasurer

Dr. Song is looking forward to supporting the executive and medical staff as treasurer for the MSA.

His hobbies outside of work include music and exercise.

Dr Courtney Young

Director at Large

Dr. Young is a cardiologist with a special interest in quality improvement. She is the local Department Head of Cardiology at SMH.

Her background includes a Masters of Science in healthcare quality at Queens University and, prior to entering medicine, she completed an MBA with a focus on strategic management in healthcare, and worked as a healthcare consultant and project manager. She has won numerous awards, including various scholarships in business school, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Professional Student Research Award and the Postgraduate Medical Publication Prize.

Her goal throughout her tenure is to bring about positive change throughout SMH as it goes through an expansion phase. Specifically, she aims to improve physician engagement and communication between physicians and Fraser Health leadership.