Patch Adams
International health care relations icon and inspiration for the movie "Patch Adams"

"Your contributions to the success of the College during its first four years have been of immense importance. Without your enthusiasm, support and objective views of how best to move forward the vision and mission of the College, it would not have been possible for the College to emerge as a world leader in interprofessional education for collaborative patient-centered practice."

John H. V. Gilbert, PhD
Principal College of Health Disciplines
University of British Columbia

"Over the past few years, (he) has set many new goals for himself and achieved each one of them. I admire his confidence to seek out new opportunities in both his career and personal life. I have never heard him complain about a situation; only discuss it so that he might gather some insight into how to change it for the better. We were so proud to know this man and see the significant contribution he was making to better himself and educate those around him. He really does 'walk the talk'."

Kathleen S.
Calgary, Alberta

"He consistently displayed good judgment and applied a logical practical and well thought out approach in all his endeavors. His communication skills and information sharing abilities are exemplary."

Randi E
Director Surgery Program
North Shore Coast Garibaldi

"When working with him, I found him to be professional, and culturally aware about the varying life circumstances particular to his research project in Pakistan. Jerry has a sense of humor and role models self care"

"I support him in his pursuit of employment with any organization."

Maureen T.
Associate Health Director
Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre
Cowichan Tribe