Dr. Wenna Deng is a highly respected member of our faculty, recognized for her expertise and dedication to advancing medical knowledge and practice. Dr. Deng combines a profound understanding of her field with a passion for teaching and mentoring. Her approach to medicine is characterized by a commitment to providing exceptional patient care and fostering an engaging learning environment. Dr. Deng is known for her innovative teaching methods and her ability to inspire and guide students and colleagues through complex clinical challenges.
- What’s the best part about your residency experience:
How friendly and kind everyone has been! My coresidents are amazing and the preceptors have all been fantastic! - What are you most looking forward to in your career ahead:
Lifelong learning from colleagues, patients, and the growing field of palliative care. - What’s the best part about your job?
It’s incredibly rewarding, whether it’s seeing a patient in a pain crisis and being able to alleviate their pain or having the time to sit down with a patient and their loved ones to better understand them on a deeper level – their hopes, values, and fears. I’m constantly reminded by how privileged we are when patients share some of their most vulnerable moments with us and it motivates me to better myself as a future palliative care physician and human. - Favourite song:
Right now it’s Hozier’s cover of “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child. - Favourite past-time activity:
Hard to choose just one but I’d say hiking, tennis, running, bouldering/climbing, and listening to audiobooks. - Favourite restaurant in your community:
Lunch Lady – I really liked the pho and Vietnamese coffee there. - A book or article you would recommend:
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (especially the audiobook, which he narrates himself) - What are you creating in the world right now?
I just joined a running group which starts in a couple of weeks to motivate me to train for my first marathon (the BMO Vancouver Marathon in May) – shoutout to Lawrence Cheung from spiritual care who told me about this group! - Best piece of advice for new physicians: It feels like at the beginning of every new step (med school, residency, fellowship, and being a staff I’m sure), you’re humbled by how much more there is to know and learn. It’s daunting and exciting, and I think staying curious goes a long way.
Dr. Wenna Deng and her 118 lb German Shepard, Mac.
Ouimet Canyon near Thunder Bay, ON when Dr. Wenna Deng and her dad drove from Toronto to Vancouver in June for fellowship.