World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 – BC Children’s Hospital ranks #5
Since our last post on Oct 8 2021, BC Children’s has moved up from 6th to 5th place in the World in the Best Specialized Hospitals category. See latest poll results: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2023/pediatrics Congratulations All! With Gratitude, Dr. Steven Paul Miller MDCM MAS FRCPC Professor and Head, Pediatrics | Faculty of Medicine | University of British […]
Calling all passionate health science, medical students & health professionals!
In partnership with BC Children’s Hospital, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame will be hosting Discovery Day in Health Sciences. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame fosters future generations of medical heroes. Young people are encouraged to learn more about Canada’s rich medical history and to explore the exciting career options that are available to […]
Back to School 2022
Did you know that the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences program is the only interdisciplinary MSc and PhD training program in BC and in Canada in for women+ and children’s health sciences research? The program is jointly offered through the UBC Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Pediatrics, and is interdisciplinary, building on the strengths […]
Children’s Health Today Conference on November 4 to 5, 2022
Every year, the BC Pediatric Society partners with a different specialty from BC Children’s Hospital. Check out some of the talks by our amazing faculty: Dr. Stephen Noseworthy, Dr. Pei-Yoong Lam, Dr. Eva Moore, Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo, Dr. Tim Oberlander, Dr. Anton Miller, Dr. Todd Sorokan, Dr. William Abelson, Dr. Nita Jain, Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Miller, Fellow and Member with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
Dr. Miller was just recently nominated to the Royal Society of Canada | Class of 2022. Membership in the RSC is Canada’s highest academic honour that an individual can achieve in the Arts, Social Sciences and Sciences. On Friday, November 25, 2022, the RSC will welcome the Class of 2022 new RSC Fellows and new […]
Farewell Dr. Linda Casey!
Dr. Casey was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and spent much of her career at Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. After completing her pediatric training and postgraduate training in Nutrition and Metabolism, she founded the Children’s Intestinal Rehabilitation (CHIRP) Program as a collaborative venture between Edmonton and Calgary. In addition, she was the Director […]
Congratulations BC Children’s Hospital Youth Advisory Committee!
The BC Children’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) were honored and appreciative to receive the news that they are the recipients of the 2022 Team PHSA + Award. The YAC has been representing the voice of youth at BCCH for over a decade, including during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic they continued to come […]
Tracking COVID-19 for Safer Schools After the First Omicron Wave in BC
PRESENTATION: “Tracking COVID-19 for Safer Schools After the First Omicron Wave in BC” When: Wednesday September 14th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT Where: BCCHR Room 2108, and virtual (Zoom link below). Join via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/62010932882?pwd=dEdDcU1qbHpsM2pkZXhCYkZRaStJZz09 Meeting ID: 620 1093 2882 Passcode: 487702 Please Note: All in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated (two doses […]