Congratulations Dr. Robert Armstrong!
Dr. Robert Armstrong was just recognized by The Royal College for his outstanding global contributions in advancing postgraduate medical education. “Reaching beyond our borders is important,” says Dr. Armstrong. “There is a great deal not only to contribute but also to learn from global engagements.” Dr. Armstrong began his career as a pediatrician with a […]
Ms. Helena Lee, newest member of the UBC 25 Year Club
Congratulations to Ms. Helena Lee, Program Assistant for Subspecialty Training Programs within the Department of Pediatrics. She has just been inducted into The University of British Columbia’s 25 Year Club! Since joining our Department at BC Children’s Hospital over ten years ago, Helena has worked tirelessly to support countless Subspecialty Medical Trainees, and through her […]
The BC Pediatric Society honors Drs. Caron Strahlendorf, Kirsten Miller, Esther Lee and Laura Sauvé
Last week, Drs. Caron Strahlendorf, Kirsten Miller, Esther Lee and Laura Sauvé were honored by the BC Pediatric Society for their leadership, hard work & dedication. They were the recipients of several BCPS awards! READ MORE: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkPH6qnvilQ/
Congratulations to Drs. Ronald Barr & Paul Rogers!
Congratulations to Drs. Ronald Barr & Paul Rogers, Professors Emeriti of the Dept of Pediatrics. Both are recipients of The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. SIOP is a multidisciplinary society entirely devoted to paediatric and adolescent cancer. MORE: https://bit.ly/3FnRBBV
Please welcome Dr. Erin Peebles, our new Undergraduate Program Director
The Department of Pediatrics would like to welcome Dr. Erin Peebles to her new role as Undergraduate Program Director. Dr. Peebles completed her medical school at University of Ottawa, followed by residency at Memorial University, Newfoundland. She has also completed her Masters in Health Professions Education through Maastrict University. Dr. Peebles has a strong interest […]
Congratulations Dr. Steven Miller!
On Friday, October 14 2022, The Child Neurology Society bestowed The Bernard Sachs Award to Dr. Steven Paul Miller. This annual recognition honors individuals of international status who have led cutting edge research in neuroscience with relevance to the care of children with neurological disorders. In 2021, Children’s Healthcare Canada recognized Dr. Miller with the […]
Congratulations to Dr. Tom D. Blydt-Hansen!
On September 21, 2022, Dr. Tom D. Blydt-Hansen, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Nephrology at the University of British Columbia & Director, Multi Organ Transplant Program, BC Children’s Hospital was awarded the 2022 CST Excellence in Leadership Award from The Canadian Society of Transplantation. This honour reflects his exemplary commitment to […]
BC Children’s Hospital receives the platinum level designation for excellence in life support care from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)!
BC Children’s Hospital is currently the only pediatric centre in Canada with platinum designation. The ECLS team received the award at the 33rd annual ELSO conference in Boston, USA. The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support recognizes centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, […]
Congratulations Dr. Edmond Chan!
On September 22nd, Dr. Edmond Chan was awarded The Donald Stark Award for Excellence in Leadership from Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation. Dr. Chan is the Head of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Department of Pediatrics and a Clinical Investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. In 2020, Dr. Edmond Chan […]