About
South Island Division of Family Practice (SIDFP)

Alexander Kilpatrick is the co-chair of the South Island Division of Family Practice and a passionate advocate for transforming the landscape of family medicine. Known for his innovative approach and as a positive disruptor, Dr. Kilpatrick embraces his role in challenging conventional norms and driving meaningful change within the community. His commitment to reform is underpinned by experience from previous leadership roles on the Victoria Medical Society.

Although Dr. Kilpatrick is a new family physician, his journey into medicine is marked by a rich and varied background. Prior to his transition into healthcare, he pursued a Masters in Public Health and Social Policy and enjoyed a career within the provincial government, where he honed his skills in policy-making and public service. This combination of experience has enriched his approach to family medicine, enabling him to address systemic issues with a fresh and pragmatic outlook.

In his personal life, Dr. Kilpatrick is devoted to his wife and three sons, balancing his professional pursuits with meaningful time at home. He is also a coach, channeling his energy and leadership skills into mentoring young athletes. This dual commitment to family and sport reflects his belief in the importance of nurturing both personal and professional growth.

Dr. Kilpatrick's journey exemplifies a dedication to improving the healthcare system and making a tangible difference in the community. His blend of experience, innovation, and personal dedication continues to inspire those around him and drives his mission to reshape family medicine for the better.

Mark is a proud husband and father to two amazing teenagers, living and working on the traditional, unceded territory of the Tsartlip First Nation, on what is commonly referred to as the Saanich Peninsula.

Mark is a Family Physician in Greater Victoria for the past 22 years. He has worked in several team-based care and compensation models, as well as hospital based, walk-in and long term care. He currently works at the Shoreline Medical Clinic in Brentwood Bay, in Long Term Care facilities and at the Peninsula After Hours Clinic. In addition, Mark is the founder, and one of the senior facilitators, at the BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM), as well as spending half of his work time dedicated to Physician Wellness through teaching and facilitating workshops and retreats in mindfulness and meditation to health professionals across the country.

Mark is passionate about health care reform through advocacy, collaboration and a positive disruption of the status quo. He has been instrumental in founding BCALM and the Victoria Health Co-op and, as a medical leader, has advocated for improved communication amongst physician organizations and health care leaders. Mark believes that collaboration, physician wellness, cultural safety and planetary health as the foundations for health care transformation.

As Co-Chair of the South Island Division of Family Practice Mark is committed to representing his Family Medicine colleagues and friends towards creating real, tangible changes in primary care in our region. He welcomes each challenge as an opportunity for growth and relationship, and each success as a testimonial to the power of people coming together towards a shared vision.

When not working, Mark enjoys hiking in the backcountry, playing music, running on forest trails, and spending time with friends and family.

Eric is a retired lawyer. For a number of years, he was a Senior Partner at a national law firm where he was also the National Leader of Employment and Labour Law Practice Group comprised of a collaborative team of lawyers from the firm's offices across the country.

As part of his community involvement, Eric has served on the Boards of various not-for-profit organizations in Calgary and Victoria including participation in Governance, Human Resources, and Risk Management Committees.

Eric grew up in the Montreal area. He has a B. Ed from McGill University where he played varsity football and a BA from Dalhousie. His law degree was attained at the University of Windsor Law School.

Following law school, Eric and his wife Dorothy moved to Calgary where they raised their two children. They now love being on the coast where they enjoy cycling, running, hiking, tennis, and meditation and the joys of herding two rambunctious grandkids.

Eric hopes to be able to provide whatever support he can to the Division and Family Physicians who are the bedrock of our healthcare system.

Dr. Brianna Creelman (she/her) is a resident in the Indigenous Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of British Columbia. Coming from the Okanagan, Brianna completed her medical degree at UBC’s Southern Medical Program in Kelowna, BC. She is grateful to be currently completing her training on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) people, also known as Victoria, BC. Brianna is looking forward to building a medical practice that focuses on reducing barriers to care, including gender affirming care, reproductive and sexual health, and addictions medicine. When not at work, she can be found keeping active at her local CrossFit gym, exploring the outdoors with her partner, and searching for the best pastries in town.