Please welcome Dr. Erin Peebles, our new Undergraduate Program Director
The Department of Pediatrics would like to welcome Dr. Erin Peebles to her new role as Undergraduate Program Director. Dr. Peebles completed her medical school at University of Ottawa, followed by residency at Memorial University, Newfoundland. She has also completed her Masters in Health Professions Education through Maastrict University. Dr. Peebles has a strong interest […]
Congratulations Dr. Steven Miller!
On Friday, October 14 2022, The Child Neurology Society bestowed The Bernard Sachs Award to Dr. Steven Paul Miller. This annual recognition honors individuals of international status who have led cutting edge research in neuroscience with relevance to the care of children with neurological disorders. In 2021, Children’s Healthcare Canada recognized Dr. Miller with the […]
Congratulations to Dr. Tom D. Blydt-Hansen!
On September 21, 2022, Dr. Tom D. Blydt-Hansen, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Nephrology at the University of British Columbia & Director, Multi Organ Transplant Program, BC Children’s Hospital was awarded the 2022 CST Excellence in Leadership Award from The Canadian Society of Transplantation. This honour reflects his exemplary commitment to […]
BC Children’s Hospital receives the platinum level designation for excellence in life support care from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)!
BC Children’s Hospital is currently the only pediatric centre in Canada with platinum designation. The ECLS team received the award at the 33rd annual ELSO conference in Boston, USA. The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support recognizes centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, […]
Congratulations Dr. Edmond Chan!
On September 22nd, Dr. Edmond Chan was awarded The Donald Stark Award for Excellence in Leadership from Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation. Dr. Chan is the Head of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Department of Pediatrics and a Clinical Investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. In 2020, Dr. Edmond Chan […]
World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 – BC Children’s Hospital ranks #5
Since our last post on Oct 8 2021, BC Children’s has moved up from 6th to 5th place in the World in the Best Specialized Hospitals category. See latest poll results: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2023/pediatrics Congratulations All! With Gratitude, Dr. Steven Paul Miller MDCM MAS FRCPC Professor and Head, Pediatrics | Faculty of Medicine | University of British […]
Calling all passionate health science, medical students & health professionals!
In partnership with BC Children’s Hospital, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame will be hosting Discovery Day in Health Sciences. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame fosters future generations of medical heroes. Young people are encouraged to learn more about Canada’s rich medical history and to explore the exciting career options that are available to […]
Back to School 2022
Did you know that the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences program is the only interdisciplinary MSc and PhD training program in BC and in Canada in for women+ and children’s health sciences research? The program is jointly offered through the UBC Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Pediatrics, and is interdisciplinary, building on the strengths […]
Children’s Health Today Conference on November 4 to 5, 2022
Every year, the BC Pediatric Society partners with a different specialty from BC Children’s Hospital. Check out some of the talks by our amazing faculty: Dr. Stephen Noseworthy, Dr. Pei-Yoong Lam, Dr. Eva Moore, Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo, Dr. Tim Oberlander, Dr. Anton Miller, Dr. Todd Sorokan, Dr. William Abelson, Dr. Nita Jain, Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, […]