Congratulations!
Congratulations to Drs. Stuart Turvey, Tom Blydt-Hansen and Christopher Maxwell! 67 projects led by UBC researchers received more than $30 million in combined funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research. MORE: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/faculty-of-medicine-researchers-awarded-26-million-through-cihr-project-grants
Black lives, Black voices and Black identities in the Faculty of Medicine
Register today! On Friday, February 17th, 2023, Drs. Sotindjo and Kissoon, will be discussing “Black lives, Black voices and Black identities in the Faculty of Medicine.” Together with other members on the panel, this talk will explore IBPOC experiences, knowledge, and challenges. This virtual event is part of the UBC FoM IBPOC Voices series and […]
It’s not to late to catch-up!
Kids immunization schedule is designed to provide immunity (protection) early in life, before children are likely to be exposed to serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. http://tinyurl.com/SUFKids2023
Thank you Dept of Pediatrics!
Our new 22 Oz Thor copper vacuum insulated water bottles will come in handy over the next 9 weeks. What a wonderful team building and engagement gift to support 15 staff and faculty (3 teams) competing in the 2023 UBC Walk for Joy challenge. Follow our progress every Wednesday as we compete against other UBC […]
Resident Doctors Appreciation Week, February 6 – 10, 2023
Did you know, that today marks the first day of Resident Doctors Appreciation Week? All week at UBC we will be celebrating UBC resident doctors for the care they provide in communities across B.C. A shout out to Dr. Patrick Mckernan who was featured from our program! More about Patrick’s work with some of our […]
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Dr. Parminder Singh Award of Distinction
This award recognizes the vital relationship between community and hospital-based pediatricians and sub-specialists that plays a significant role in the health outcomes of BC children and youth. MORE: https://www.bcpeds.ca/physicians/awards/ Learn more about Dr. Caron Strahlendorf, recipient of the 2022 Dr. Parminder Singh Award of Distinction. MORE: https://bcchr.ca/cstrahlendorf
Nominations are now open for the BC Pediatric Society 2023 Dr. Judith Hall Award
Nominations are now open for the BC Pediatric Society 2023 Dr. Judith Hall Award. See: https://www.bcpeds.ca/physicians/awards/ Learn more about Dr. Kirsten Miller, recipient of the BC Pediatric Society 2022 Dr. Judith Hall Award. See: https://rccbc.ca/dr-kirsten-miller/
Let’s celebrate!
On Jan 16 2023, at the 2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards Reception, several faculty members from the Department of Pediatrics were celebrated for their excellence and contributions to the community. Faculty members granted awards in 2021, were also acknowledged for the impact of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations all.
A mindful approach to confront racial injustice and work towards healing
Reflecting on 2022, one of the most beautiful and heartfelt groups to emerge from our hospital community is the book club studying, The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness authored by Rhonda V. Magee. Dr. Magee is a professor of law at the University of San Francisco, and […]
2023 Faculty & Staff Appreciation Brunch
Faculty and staff from the administrative offices of the Department of Pediatrics welcomed in the New Year with a hearty family style brunch on Jan 17th hosted by Dr. Steven Miller.