We are IH: A decade of care rooted in community

May 1, 2025

Dr. Mike Robinson and Dr. Hilary Brotherhood share a routine: a celebratory half-sweet oat milk mocha.

Name: Mike Robinson (he/him/his)
Job Title: Urologist
Years of Service: 10
Worksite: Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH)
Community: Trail
Ancestral Territory: Sinixt, syilx and Ktunaxa

Raised in the small lakeside town of Christina Lake, B.C., Dr. Mike Robinson always knew the West Kootenays would be part of his story. What he didn’t know, as a young student passionate about human physiology, was that he would one day become a cornerstone of surgical care in the region he calls home.

After completing his undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and Exercise Physiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Dr. Robinson continued to medical school through UBC’s Northern Medical Program in Prince George, as part of only the second cohort of this innovative, community-based initiative.

He later returned to Vancouver for a surgical residency at UBC and spent a year working locum positions in Vancouver before ultimately finding his professional home in Trail.

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On July 1, 2025, Dr. Robinson will celebrate 10 years as a urologist at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH)—a decade marked by dedication to patient care, leadership in surgical services, and a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

He currently serves as Perioperative Director at KBRH and is in his first year as Vice Chair of the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), following a variety of past roles in medical administration. His influence stretches well beyond the operating room, though it’s there he finds deep professional fulfillment.

“I’m grateful to be in a role where I get to help patients on a daily basis,” he says. “That’s what inspires me. And I get to do this while living and raising my family in the beautiful West Kootenays. Incredible!”

-- Mike Robinson

Dr. Robinson lives and works on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Sinixt, syilx and Ktunaxa peoples. He acknowledges this with humility and gratitude, recognizing the importance of the land and the history it holds.

His time at Interior Health (IH) has been filled with professional highlights, but one stands out clearly.

“The best moment for me in IH was when Dr. Hilary Brotherhood agreed to work here,” he says. “I reflect on this weekly as we assist each other in the OR (operating room). It’s truly amazing.”

Their collegiality even extends beyond the OR. After tackling complex surgical cases together, the two doctors share a routine: a celebratory half-sweet oat milk mocha.

To learn about Dr. Hilary Brotherhood, read her story here!

Outside of work, Dr. Robinson is a husband and proud father to four children. He thrives in the great outdoors—especially trail running, a favourite pastime he’s hoping to merge more seamlessly with his love of nature. “I’m still working on how to combine these passions,” he laughs.

And there’s more: in his downtime, he’s currently learning Welsh—an unexpected hobby that reflects his curiosity and dedication to lifelong learning. His approach to both life and medicine can be summed up in a motto he recently came across and now keeps close: “Kindness costs nothing.”

As he looks toward the future, Dr. Robinson is excited about continuing to build his career within IH, strengthening perioperative services, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders—all while enjoying the simple joys of family, nature, and that next mocha shared with a valued colleague.