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Dr. David Naysmith
Dr. David Naysmith, a native of Victoria, British Columbia, began his scientific journey at Victoria High School, where he was humorously voted the forty-third best physicist in his class. After a memorable chemistry lab mishap, he was encouraged to consider the arts—but chose to persevere in science.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Victoria in 1971 and fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating from the UBC Dental School in 1974. However, after a few months in practice, he realized dentistry wasn’t the right fit and returned to UBC, earning his Medical Degree in 1977. He completed a residency in Plastic Surgery and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in 1983. Dr. Naysmith has since practiced plastic surgery in Victoria, BC, where he continues to enjoy his work—and sometimes even his results.
For over 35 years, David has shared his knowledge with medical students, residents, family physicians, emergency room doctors—and anyone else who’ll listen. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of British Columbia, a lecturer and examiner at the Island Medical Program in Victoria, and a visiting lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria.
David has served on the Council of the Canadian Medical Protective Association since 2003, with a strong focus on improving emergency care and advancing patient safety. He has also twice held the role of Visiting Professor for UBC’s Plastic Surgery Residency Program and served as Scholar in Residence at St. Michaels University School in 2004.
David’s commitment to medicine extends far beyond his local community. He has participated in international missions with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Bosnia (1993) and Eritrea (2000), and worked with Operation Rainbow Canada in Cambodia (2006, 2013), Indonesia (2009), India (2011), and Health 4 Humanity in Guatemala (2014).
His impact has been recognized through multiple honors, including the Service to Medicine and Society Award from the Victoria Medical Society (2012) and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Victoria’s Division of Medical Sciences (2014).
Dr. David Naysmith, a native of Victoria, British Columbia, began his scientific journey at Victoria High School, where he was humorously voted the forty-third best physicist in his class. After a memorable chemistry lab mishap, he was encouraged to consider the arts—but chose to persevere in science.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Victoria in 1971 and fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating from the UBC Dental School in 1974. However, after a few months in practice, he realized dentistry wasn’t the right fit and returned to UBC, earning his Medical Degree in 1977. He completed a residency in Plastic Surgery and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in 1983. Dr. Naysmith has since practiced plastic surgery in Victoria, BC, where he continues to enjoy his work—and sometimes even his results.
For over 35 years, David has shared his knowledge with medical students, residents, family physicians, emergency room doctors—and anyone else who’ll listen. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of British Columbia, a lecturer and examiner at the Island Medical Program in Victoria, and a visiting lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria.
David has served on the Council of the Canadian Medical Protective Association since 2003, with a strong focus on improving emergency care and advancing patient safety. He has also twice held the role of Visiting Professor for UBC’s Plastic Surgery Residency Program and served as Scholar in Residence at St. Michaels University School in 2004.
David’s commitment to medicine extends far beyond his local community. He has participated in international missions with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Bosnia (1993) and Eritrea (2000), and worked with Operation Rainbow Canada in Cambodia (2006, 2013), Indonesia (2009), India (2011), and Health 4 Humanity in Guatemala (2014).
His impact has been recognized through multiple honors, including the Service to Medicine and Society Award from the Victoria Medical Society (2012) and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Victoria’s Division of Medical Sciences (2014).
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