Dr. Michael Humer was born and raised in Vancouver. Michael attended the University of British Columbia (UBC) where he completed his medical training and surgical residency.
Michael began his surgical career in General and Thoracic Surgery in Prince George followed by Kamloops. In 2002, Michael played a lead role in the consolidation of Thoracic Surgical services throughout the province into centres of excellence through the BC Program of Thoracic Surgical Care. Since 2003, Michael has led the Kelowna Thoracic Surgical site to be a national leader in virtual patient consultation service throughout the Interior and North of BC plus the Yukon.
Michael served on the board of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association and is currently Kelowna Terry Fox Run Coordinator (2022-2024). Michael has recently retired from surgery in order to attempt to bring the same compassion, collaborative spirit, and enthusiasm that he championed in healthcare to this and the other issues affecting the people of the Kelowna Centre riding. To be qualified, an MLA should: Know and understand their riding.
Shown a history of commitment to public community service. Experience in listening to diverse voices and opinions, and providing leadership in bringing those forward. I live in my riding.
I worked in Kelowna as a surgeon and as chief of surgery, leading 65 surgeons throughout the entire Pandemic period. Through 41 years in healthcare, and 28 years in surgical practice, I have a deep understanding of the.