12/01/2025
Featured Medical Student: Altay B.
Altay B. is a medical student at the University of Alberta, originally from Calgary, who is thoroughly enjoying the variety and hands-on experience of his clerkship year. He has a particular appreciation for family medicine, where he values the opportunity to truly get to know patients and their stories.
Passionate about health, wellness, and an active lifestyle, Altay has always been drawn to the outdoors—especially the mountains. That made Pincher Creek the perfect place for his clerkship. During a visit to Joe’s Fitness, he was reminded of the powerful connection between lifestyle, health, and happiness.
Outside of medicine, Altay enjoys spending time with his family, cooking and sharing meals, and exploring the outdoors with his two dogs, Maya and Toby.
What has stood out most during his time in Pincher Creek is the community: tight-knit, straightforward, and genuinely friendly. He’s found this same spirit in the local physicians, whose patient visits feel more neighborly than clinical. Altay has also been pleasantly surprised by the number of unique community events the town offers, as well as the stunning wildlife and beauty that surround it.
The staff at the Pincher Creek Medical Clinic have been especially memorable—warm, supportive, welcoming, and eager to include him in conversations and ideas. Their hospitality has been a true highlight of his experience.
Altay’s guilty pleasure is Oreos—the classic chocolate-and-cream cookie that he finds impossible to resist.
