Thank you!
Last night’s graduation and awards banquet was a smashing success. Over 220 people attended the event to celebrate our new graduates. A lot goes on behind the scenes to pull off an event of this size seamlessly. Thanks to the Education team for organizing a lovely event. This evening would not have been possible without […]
Leadership Update: Dr. Sharon Smile MBBS, DM (Paeds), MSc
We are excited to announce that Dr. Sharon Smile is our new incoming Division Head for Developmental Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH commencing Oct 1, 2023. Dr. Sharon Smile comes to us from Toronto where she is a Developmental Paediatrician at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, an Associate Professor at the Department of Paediatrics at the […]
2023 Professor-in-Residence, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Dr. Saleem Razack, MD, FRCPC, has been announced as the 2023 Professor-in-Residence by the Royal College.
Live 5-2-1-0 at BC Children’s Hospital: Report on Achievements (2016 – 2023)
Just released, Live 5-2-1-0 at BC Children’s Hospital: Report on Achievements (2016 – 2023) shares the heartfelt journey of the Live 5-2-1-0 team with their supporters and partners in spreading the 5-2-1-0 message at BC Children’s Hospital. “We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to all of the patients, families and staff […]
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Peters!
Dr. Peters placed second at the 2023 National Pediatric Resident Research Competition for her project entitled, “Lost in Translation: Canadian Pediatric Resident Education and Practice of Clinical Translation Services.” “We are so proud of Sarah for her success with this project, and for being a champion for research that supports improved quality of care for […]
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 […]
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness
Dr. Wingfield Rehmus and several residents and fellows co-authored, Pediatric Dermatology: A Primer by Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, MD, MPH, a valuable resource, which is free for download at https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/pedsdermprimer The manual covers the basics of treating common skin conditions like Melanoma and Cancer in children, adolescents, and adults and it is meant to accompany rotation […]