On behalf of the medical staff and leadership at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), I want to sincerely thank you for the work you do as residents training with us.

As Chief of Staff—and as an Emergency Medicine physician—I am genuinely grateful to be part of your journey. I value the opportunity to work with you, learn alongside you, and support your development. Residency is a formative time, and the relationships, experiences, and lessons you gain here shape not only your careers, but the care we provide to our region.

You are part of an exceptional community of physicians and interprofessional colleagues. The teams at TBRHSC are unrelenting in their commitment to patient care and truly unsurpassed in their dedication, resilience, and compassion. The work can be challenging, but it is deeply meaningful—and you are never doing it alone.

I have had the privilege of practicing healthcare in Thunder Bay for over 25 years and have witnessed remarkable change across our hospital and region. Residents play an important role in that progress, and I am confident many of you will help lead the next wave of innovation, advancing care and strengthening health outcomes for the communities we serve.

We are grateful you have chosen to train here and for the contributions you make every day. Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and care.

Happy Resident Doctor Appreciation Week.

Bradley Jacobson

Chief of Staff