Dr King Chiu Kwong, 1921–2018

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 60, No. 10, December 2018, Page 483 Obituaries
By: Kevin Yue, MD

Dr King Chiu Kwong

Dr Kwong passed away peacefully at age 97. She was predeceased by her spouse, Dr Kwok King Yue, and all 10 siblings, all of whom were medical doctors. She is survived by her son, Kevin Yue; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Chow; grandson, Jonathan Yue; and many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces. Dr Kwong was born in Guangzhou, China. She graduated from Dr Sun Yet San Memorial University. She survived the Second World War, riots, and revolution. She immigrated twice and requalified to practise in both Hong Kong and Canada. In Canada she completed her clerkship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Vancouver, and internship at Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, well before establishment of the International Medical Graduate Program. She was the first female Chinese general practitioner in Vancouver and practised from 1972 to 1992. Known for personal, comprehensive, and compassionate care, she was loved by many patients.
—Kevin Yue, MD
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Kevin Yue, MD. Dr King Chiu Kwong, 1921–2018. BCMJ, Vol. 60, No. 10, December, 2018, Page(s) 483 - Obituaries.


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