Congratulations to Dr. Stuart Turvey!
Recently, Dr. Turvey was bestowed with the 2024 Career Research Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society for both his research and for mentoring the next generation of child health clinician-scientists. He is a clinical immunologist and professor of paediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Established in 2009, the Career Research Award is a biennial […]
Congratulations Dr. Glen Ward!
Congratulations to Dr. Glen Ward on receiving his Life Membership Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) to recognize his engagement with CPS over the years. Life Membership is an honour reserved for members who have made a significant contribution to the CPS. Life members have demonstrated tremendous dedication to advancing the health of children […]
Congratulations Dr. Kayla Parker!
Every year, students from the Southern Medical Program (SMP) recognize outstanding faculty and staff that made an impact to their medical education. For a second year in a row, Dr. Kayla Parker, Clinical Instructor with the Department of Pediatrics, based out of Kamloops was recognized. In 2023, Dr. Parker was awarded the Year 3 Southern […]
Congratulations to Dr. Lena Xiao!
Congratulations to Dr. Lena Xiao, Clinical Assistant Professor from the Division of Respiratory Medicine. She is the 2024 recipient of the American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) Carole L. Marcus Outstanding Achievement Award. This award recognizes career accomplishments in pediatric sleep and respiratory neurobiology. ATS aims to improve global health by advancing research, patient care, and public […]
2024 Department of Pediatrics Residency Program Awards
Congratulations to all of our new graduates and a special kudos to our residency program award winners! For 2024, they are: Drs. Rozalyn Chok, Sripadh Upadhya, Sabine Lague, Gurkirat Kandola, Tanjot Singh, Safia Ladha, Asia van Buuren, Odion Kalaci, Adam Hoffman, Asman Atwal, Abrar Hossain, Ms. Basmah Bajunaid and Ms. Janet White and Langley Memorial […]
Congratulations Class of 2024
On Thursday June 13, 2024, we held our Annual Graduation & Awards Banquet at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Congratulations to the class of 2024. We commend you for all of your hard work. Best of luck in your next chapter, we wish you well!
Welcome to Dr. Susan Samuel!
The Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH; the Division of Nephrology; and, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute are pleased to announce that Dr. Susan Samuel, will be joining us on August 1, 2024. Dr. Samuel is a Professor at the Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, at the University of Calgary, Alberta; she is […]
Leadership announcement: Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan, Research Course Director, Pediatric Residency Program | Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan in her new role as Research Course Director for our Pediatric Residency program. Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia; a Staff Neurologist with the Division of Neurology; and Clinician Scientist at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Selvanathan […]
Welcome Dr. Susan Samuel!
The Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH; the Division of Nephrology; and, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute are pleased to announce that Dr. Susan Samuel, will be joining us on August 1, 2024. Dr. Samuel is a Professor at the Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, at the University of Calgary, Alberta; she is […]
BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness | Dr. Chris Willard
BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Willard is coming to Vancouver and he will be presenting at several events on June 20 & 21st: – Health Professionals at BCCH – UBC Pediatric Grand Rounds – Public Event for BC Families More Information & Registration: https://centreformindfulness.kelty.link/blog/2024/04/dr-chris-willard-cultivating-care-caregiver Bio: Dr. Chris […]