The UBC Department of Pediatrics (DoP) awarded two Special COVID-19 Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) grants from the UBC Faculty of MedicineJun 05, 2020The purpose the Special COVID-19 SIF is to make funding available for strategic projects related to COVID-19 and the ways in which the Faculty of Medicine’s education, research, organization, and partnerships have changed, are changing, or could change in response. Intentional WellBEing Program (Launching Fall 2020) The UBC Department of Pediatrics (DoP) and the BC […] Read More >
The UBC Department of Pediatrics (DoP) was awarded two Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP) grants from the UBC Human ResourcesThe HWIP grant from UBC Human Resources provides start-up funds and support for health-related, sustainable initiatives. You can apply for funding for programs that include yoga or fitness classes, building a community garden or investing in mental health training in your workplace. Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP) – Mental Health Training $3,000 The UBC Departments […] Read More >
Recommended for Leading Practices and Innovations (LPIs)May 05, 2020The Preliminary Accreditation Report of the UBC Postgraduate Medical Education from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada conducted in early March was received. All the departmental programs that were reviewed had their accreditation renewed. A big shout out to the team in the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine as their training […] Read More >
Kudos to Dr. Srinivas MurthySupporting the recovery plans, our very own Dr. Srinivas Murthy, a pediatric critical care and infectious diseases specialist, is leading the Canadian Treatments for COVID-19 trial. He is examining potential treatments for COVID-19, a multinational initiative being coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). There […] Read More >