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Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Peters!Jun 16, 2023Dr. 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 […] Read More >
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2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition CeremonyJun 09, 2023On 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 […] Read More >
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June is 2SLGBTQIA+ PRIDE Awareness MonthJune 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 Read More >
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Reach For The TopOn 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! Read More >
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Career DayOn 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 […] Read More >
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Melanoma & Skin Cancer AwarenessMay 29, 2023Dr. 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 […] Read More >
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Meet the Community, May 29 2023May 26, 2023CIHR-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. Read More >
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Anti-Racism Awareness Week BCDYK, 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 […] Read More >
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Congratulations Dr. Anne Junker!May 25, 2023Congratulations 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 […] Read More >
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Congratulations to Dr. Richard A. Schreiber!May 23, 2023Dr. Schreiber is the recipient of the 2022 CASL-CLF Sass Kortsak Lecture Award from the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL). This award is given out every 2 years to a pediatric hepatologist who has made significant career contributions to the liver health of children. Dr. Schreiber’s career as a pediatric hepatologist […] Read More >
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The Senior Pediatric Spring LuncheonMay 18, 2023The Pediatric Seniors Group met up on May 5th at the Arbutus Club to enjoy a healthy lunch and lively group updates. DYK, our senior retired physicians have been gathering for over 20 years? Past chairpersons of the group include, Drs. Rob Hill and Judy Hall. Dr. David Smith, now organizes the bi-annual luncheons and […] Read More >
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Congratulations to Dr. Steven Miller, 2023 recipient of the James H. Graham Award of MeritMay 17, 2023Dr. Miller is the 2023 recipient of the James H. Graham Award of Merit from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Steven Paul Miller, MDCM MAS FRCPC is a renowned physician-scientist leader, whose brain-imaging studies of critically-ill newborns identified the power of the early-life intensive care unit experience to shape the trajectory […] Read More >
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Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHRMay 16, 2023A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Jana Davidson, Chief Medical Officer, BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. We are delighted to announce that Dr. Quynh Doan has been appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), UBC Faculty of Medicine and the Senior Executive Director, BCCHR […] Read More >
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Faculty Spotlights – Celebrating National Physicians’ Day | May 1, 2023May 01, 2023National Physicians’ Day is dedicated to recognizing and supporting those who serve in the profession of medicine. It is celebrated on May 1st annually and honors the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female physician to practice in Canada. Learn more about our 2023 faculty spotlights: Drs. Marie-Noelle Trottier-Boucher, Anamaria Richardson, and Caron Strahlendorf. […] Read More >
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Disrupting the Status Quo: Intersecting Inequities Impacting Women in the FoM and Opportunities for ChangeApr 27, 2023On June 7, 2023, Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo will be presenting at the UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) 2nd Annual virtual Symposium entitled: “Disrupting the Status Quo: Intersecting Inequities Impacting Women in the FoM and Opportunities for Change.” Register today to hear discussions that explore intersectionality and […] Read More >
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International partnership supports vaccine research to prevent future outbreaks“We are comparing antibody responses after different COVID-19 vaccines and after SARS-CoV-2 infection in adults and children from existing Canadian cohorts,” says Dr. Sadarangani. “This will provide insights on the mechanisms of vaccine protection and how we might improve responses to vaccines in general by modifying their design.” Dr. Manish Sadarangani is among five Canadian […] Read More >
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Celebrate Research Day, April 14 2023Apr 19, 2023On April 14 2023, Celebrate Research Day was held at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Simultaneous presentations were held in two rooms with residents and fellows giving oral presentations at a record pace. Dr. Sarah Peters won for Best Resident Research Paper and she advances to the Pediatric Resident Research in Canada competition for […] Read More >
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Pediatric Dermatology: A PrimerApr 05, 2023Pediatric Dermatology: A Primer by Dr. Wingfield Rehmus is now available online. This manual covers the basics of treating common skin conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. Co-authored by Dr. Rehmus and several residents and fellows this valuable resource is available for download at https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/pedsdermprimer “I am interested in how skin disease affects children and […] Read More >
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Big congratulations to our incoming 2023 residents!Mar 23, 2023We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you into our residency community. Enjoy the last leg of your medical school journey and we will see you in July! Cross posted from IG: https://www.instagram.com/ubcpediatricresidents Image © UBC Pediatric Residents. Created by Drs. Meghan Glibbery and Renee Lurie Read More >
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Committing to change in care: Dr. Saleem Razack, MD, Professor, Department of PediatricsMar 20, 2023The highest quality health care is equitable, culturally safe and accessible for all. Unfortunately, we still have a lot of work to do to make this a reality — major organizations in Canada have declared racism a public health emergency. Dr. Saleem Razack is a critical care physician and new investigator with BCCHR. He has […] Read More >