Faculty and staff

Faculty and staff

Meet the people shaping SAMP in southern Alberta

The Southern Alberta Medical Program is supported by a team of academic leaders, physicians, educators, and administrative staff from both the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge.

SAMP Leadership Team

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Dr. Rebecca Schiff

Deputy Provost, University of Lethbridge

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Dr. Richard M. Buck

Associate Dean

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Kelly Dinsmore

Project Manager

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Dr. Samuel deWalle

Director, Rural Admissions

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Dr. Benjamin Andruski

Director, Pre-clerkship

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Dr. Parveen Boora

Director, Clerkship

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Dr. Ashley Rommens

Director, Faculty Development and Experiences

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Dr. David Sameshima

Director, Medicine Hat Educational Lead

SAMP Program Staff

Program staff support the day-to-day coordination of the program and help connect students with the resources they need to succeed.

  • Janessa Brown, Administrative Coordinator
  • Liz Piquette, Curriculum Coordinator
  • Cyndi Orth, Indigenous & CEL Coordinator
  • Hilary Hulsey, Communications Specialist