2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony
On May 31, 2023 at the University Golf Club, 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. New Promotions: Drs. Mariana Brussoni and Pascal Lavoie were both […]
June is 2SLGBTQIA+ PRIDE Awareness Month
June is when 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies join together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate identity, and recognize the contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. In June, we take time to reflect on the 1969 Stonewall riots and honour the work done to achieve equal justice and opportunity. Learn more: https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/pride-season.html https://youth.gov/feature-article/june-lgbt-pride-month#:~:text=Lesbian%2C%20Gay%2C%20Bisexual%20and20Transgender,and%20questioning%20(LGBTQ)%20Americans
Reach For The Top
On Friday, June 2nd, our Lead Residents organized “Reach For The Top” in lieu of Ground Rounds. The Jeopardy style quiz show had Residents vs. Fellows and CAs vs. Attendings. A shout out to Drs. Natasha Benson, Sabine Laguë, Caitlin Marchak, Sarah Peters and Emilie Russell for organizing an exciting morning!
Career Day
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Drs. Stephanie Erdle and Catrina Loucks were part of a panel presentation discussing how to navigate an Academic Career. Career Day is an annual event organized by the Research Education Services team of BCCHR. This event provides research trainees in the UBC Faculty of Medicine with the opportunity to connect […]