2024 Outstanding Academic Performance | Dr. Souvik Mitra
Congratulations to Dr. Souvik Mitra on being awarded the 2024 Outstanding Academic Performance recognition by UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. This distinction, granted through a peer-reviewed departmental process, reflects his exemplary academic contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Honouring Excellence: 2025 PHSA+ Award Nominees from the Department of Pediatrics
Congratulations to our exceptional teams and members from the Department of Pediatrics on their 2025 PHSA+ Awards nominations! These peer-nominated recognitions highlight their outstanding innovation, compassionate care, and unwavering commitment to children and families across BC. Awardees will be announced this Fall—stay tuned! Full list of nominees: https://pod.phsa.ca/employee-essentials/culture/awards/phsa-awards Image (clockwise): Drs. Andrea Wallace, Jenny Retallack, […]
5 things you didn’t (but should) know about measles | Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Kyla Hildebrand
There is a Measles outbreak in Canada which is seeing its largest numbers in decades—with over 2,500 cases this year, including 12 in B.C. The disease is shockingly contagious—up to 6x more transmissible than COVID-19—and can linger in the air for hours. Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Dr. Kyla Hildebrand are urging precautions, read the full […]
Dr. Allison Audrey Eddy, C.M. | Member of the Order of Canada
Honouring a true trailblazer in pediatric medicine! Congratulations to our former Department Head, Dr. Allison Eddy, on being appointed a member to the Order of Canada for her outstanding contributions to child health, research, and education. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of clinicians and scientists across the country. Dr. Allison Eddy is a retired […]
Canadian Thoracic Society Honorary Lecture Award | Dr. Sharon Dell
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Dell on this special recognition of her significant contributions to advancing respiratory care through clinical practice, research, teaching, and mentorship of clinical trainees and early career clinicians. The CTS Honorary Lecture Award honours exemplary leadership in respiratory research and education in Canada and is presented as part of the honorary lecture […]
2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients | Dr. Brett Schrewe
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone. Congratulations to Dr. Brett Schrewe, based at our Island Medical Program at the University of Victoria! For […]
UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Vancouver Summer Program (VSP)
Hearty congratulations to the winners of our Research Olympics competition who presented a virtual reality project to train instructors and big thanks to Dr. Sharon Dell who served as our faculty judge. To close out their summer research experience in Vancouver, the June 2025 VSP cohort were also awarded their certificates of completion by Dr. […]
2025 Department of Pediatrics Residency Program Awards
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and all of our award winners!! And a big thanks to the Education team for putting together a special evening for our new graduates. For 2025, we celebrate: Drs. Adam Hoffmann*, Anamaria Richardson, Asia Van Buuren, Brett Schrewe, Elspeth Macbain*, Gabe Blank, Harry Anzinger, Kia Anara, Laura Kim, Meg […]
UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony
On May 27, 2025, the Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony was held by the UBC Faculty of Medicine to honor faculty members who have recently been promoted to the ranks of Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor of Teaching, and to recognize those who have been granted Emerita or Emeritus status. In attendance: Dr. […]
Enhancing concussion care in Colombia | Dr. Shelina Babul
In May, Dr. Shelina Babul, Clinical Professor in the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, spent a week in Medellín with Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at the University of Victoria. The goal of this trip […]