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2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony

On May 25, 2022, the UBC Faculty of Medicine celebrated the academic achievements and distinguished careers of faculty members. Recipients from across the faculty wore black gowns to mark their recent promotions to Professor, Clinical Professor or Professor of Teaching.     Margaret Colbourne, Clinical Associate Professor Emerita For the past 37+ years, Dr. Colbourne […]

Congratulations Dr. Shelina Babul!

On May 25 2022, the UBC Faculty of Medicine celebrated the academic achievements and distinguished careers of faculty members. Recipients from across the faculty wore black gowns to mark their recent promotions to Professor, Clinical Professor or Professor of Teaching. The exemplary work of Dr. Shelina Babul was acknowledged at the 2022 UBC Faculty of […]

Congratulations to Dr. Nasir Jetha, Clinical Professor Emeritus!

Congratulations to Dr. Nasir Jetha, 2021 award recipient of Silver Medal of Service from The Doctors of BC! “Dr. Jetha has been involved in leadership roles at local, provincial and national levels. In addition, he worked with international agencies to improve health delivery in developing countries. In his retirement, he continues his philanthropic and voluntary […]

Congratulations to Dr. David Wensley, 2021 award recipient of the Dr. Don Rix Award for Physician Leadership!

Last month, Dr. David Wensley was honoured by the Doctors of BC with a Lifetime Achievement Award. “It is the highest honour that they bestow. He was celebrated for his role in the creation of the intensive care program at BCCH, the pediatric transport program, the sleep program and the home trach and vent program.” […]

Celebrating World Meditation Day!

In ordinary times, health professionals are at an especially high risk for developing stress-related conditions, such as: burnout, depression and anxiety. Since November 2021, PHSA’s Psychological Health and Safety team and BC Children’s Hospital Center for Mindfulness and its collaborators have been busy making up a beautiful set of tools to support health care workers. […]

Happy National Physicians’ Day on May 1, 2022! Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Lanphear, Clinical Associate Professor

Dr. Nancy Lanphear, Clinical Associate Professor nominated by Dr. Esther Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital, UBC & BCCH   What is your role? Clinical Associate Professor Head, Division of Developmental Pediatrics​ Senior Medical Director, Child Development and Rehabilitation Please indicate the centre or clinic you work at. Sunny Hill at […]

Happy National Physicians’ Day on May 1, 2022! Faculty Spotlights: Dr. Anas Manouzi, Clinical Instructor and Dr. Eva Moore, Clinical Associate Professor

                                        We will be featuring outstanding faculty all week to celebrate National Physicians’ Day.   Dr. Anas Manouzi, Clinical Instructor and 2020-2022​ Hudson Scholar in Equity Diversity and Inclusion nominated by Dr. Laura Sauvé, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, […]

Happy National Physicians’ Day on May 1, 2022! Faculty Spotlights: Dr. Janis Dionne & Dr. Jasmine Cohen

                        We will be featuring outstanding faculty all week to celebrate National Physicians’ Day.   Dr. Janis Dionne nominated by Dr. Scott E. Wenderfer, Head, Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital, UBC & BCCH Roles:  Medical Director Chronic Kidney Care BCCH, […]

Happy National Physicians’ Day on May 1, 2022! Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo, Clinical Instructor

What is your role?: Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Hudson Scholar in Equity Diversity and Inclusion | 2020-2022 Please indicate the centre or clinic you work at: Oak Tree Clinic, Youth Health Clinic and the SPOCK/RICHER Specialist Outreach Program What do you enjoy most about your role? Interacting with children, youth and their families. What prompted you […]

Celebrating National Physicians’ Day, May 1 2022!

On May 1st, we are celebrating National Physicians’ Day to acknowledge the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe; Canada’s first female physician. From May 2-6 next week, we will feature the work of each individual. Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo, Clinical Instructor and 2020-2022 Hudson Scholar in Equity Diversity and Inclusion nominated by Dr. Laura Sauvé, Clinical Assistant […]