Dr Joseph Bajela

Dr. Joseph Bajela is a highly motivated and clinically competent family physician with extensive international experience caring for diverse patient populations. Currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine at  the University of British Columbia South Okanagan Campus and as a Family Physician at EB Medical Clinics. Dr. Bajela brings a wealth of knowledge from his multifaceted medical career spanning three continents.

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Dr. Bajela earned his medical degree from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U), Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 2009. After completing a one-year internship and fulfilling his national youth service as a physician, he relocated to the United Kingdom in January 2012 to advance his medical career.

In the UK, Dr. Bajela pursued further academic excellence, obtaining a Master of Science in Public Health with Social Action from Glasgow Caledonian University, London campus, in November 2013. The following month, he was enrolled in the register of Licensed Medical Practitioners in the United Kingdom.

Between June 2014 and January 2016, Dr. Bajela served as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) with NES Health Care, providing comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients in private hospitals across the United Kingdom while working under the supervision of specialty consultants. During this period, he also worked within the National Health Service (NHS) as a Senior House Officer (equivalent to Core Trainee 2 [CT2]) across various Hospital Trusts in England and Wales.

In February 2016, Dr. Bajela entered the Family Practice Residency Program at the East Midlands Deanery in England as a Registrar. Through three years of intensive training and clinical practice, he earned his Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (MRCGP) in February 2019.

Following residency, Dr. Bajela worked as a General Practitioner at Middleport Medical Centre and served as a GP Tutor affiliated with Keele University Medical School in Stoke-on-Trent before making the life-changing decision to emigrate to Canada.

It was in Canada where Dr. Bajela met his wife, Kemi, and together they are blessed with two children, Michael and Victoria. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, playing badminton, and engaging in thoughtful reflection. His compassionate approach to patient care reflects his deep commitment to the well-being of those he serves.