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 […]
Meet the Community, May 29 2023
CIHR-III and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, UBC will be hosting a ‘Meet the Community Event’ on Monday, May 29 2023 to highlight four talented early career researchers. A Q&A panel, trainee poster session, and reception will follow. More: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53484.html Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/3BWxDLJ Cross-posted with permission.
Anti-Racism Awareness Week BC
DYK, the Province of British Columbia has proclaimed May 22-26, 2023 as Anti-Racism Awareness Week? This week holds the opportunity for British Columbians to become educated about B.C.’s diverse culture, reflecting on biases, celebrating differences, and standing together against racism. Check out some of the amazing work of by our faculty in advancing equity in […]
Congratulations Dr. Anne Junker!
Congratulations to Dr. Junker, the 2023 recipient of The Michael Smith Health Research Leadership & Advocacy Award! Dr. Junker, Associate Professor Emerita, UBC and Principal at UBC Emeritus College has contributed over four decades of work in clinical practice and clinical trials-related activities in pediatrics. This award recognizes Dr. Junker’s extraordinary leadership contributions to the […]