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The 2023 Fall Senior LuncheonNov 30, 2023Thanks to everyone that came out last week for our lovely luncheon hosted by Dr. David Smith! Happy holidays to all. We will see you in the new year. Read More >
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Expanding the Impact of 3D Printing and Virtualization on Orthopedics Surgery across BCOct 27, 2023Surgical wait times in B.C. are a recognized challenge, particularly given the backlog from the pandemic. Advanced surgical planning and patient-specific instrumentation can improve both the efficiency and quality of care in myriad of ways – and emerging technologies are accelerating the transformation. Congratulations to the Digital Lab at BC Children’s Hospital! The Digital Lab […] Read More >
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2023 AAP – BC Chapter Special Achievement AwardOn Oct 25 2023, at the BC Pediatrics Society Annual AGM, The American Academy of Pediatrics, BC Chapter, awarded Dr. Matt Carwana with the ‘2023 AAP – BC Chapter Special Achievement Award’ for his exceptional work and advocacy for children’s health and wellness in BC. The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to […] Read More >
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2023 BC Pediatric Society awardsOct 26, 2023Last night, the BC Pediatric Society had the honour of presenting the 2023 Dr. Parminder Singh Award to Dr. Wingfield Rehmus, the 2023 Dr. Judith Hall Award to Dr. Paul Thiessen, and the 2023 AAP – BC Chapter Special Achievement Awards to Dr. Richard Stanwick and Dr. Matthew Carwana. Congratulations to all of the deserving […] Read More >
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New provincial funding supports research to improve pain management for B.C. childrenOct 19, 2023Dr. Catrina Loucks is among the recipients of new funding from the B.C. government for her research aimed at improving pain management for vulnerable B.C. children, including those with cancer and other conditions. Dr. Loucks, assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine’s department of pediatrics and department of anesthesiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, is the principal […] Read More >
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The 2023 Department of Pediatrics Annual Professional Development DayOct 12, 2023We had fantastic presentations from faculty, staff and industry experts for our 2023 annual professional development day! A big thanks to our speakers Drs. Saleem Razack, Ralph Rothstein, Mary Bennett, Anas Manouzi, Ms. Marisa Mae, Chantelle Lam, Zara Dureno and Christine Veloso. Read More >
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The Royal College of Canada James H. Graham Award of MeritOct 05, 2023This past week, the Royal College of Canada celebrated the leaders and innovators in health care at their 2023 Royal College Awards ceremony. In recognition of his contributions as a clinician, researcher, innovator and mentor in the field, Royal College Fellow Steven Miller, FRCPC, is the 2023 recipient of the James H. Graham Award of […] Read More >
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2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine AwardsOct 03, 2023Congratulations to all of the recipients from the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine awards! From the Department of Pediatrics, we celebrate: Drs. Bruce Vallance, Mona Patel, Odion Kalaci, Quynh Doan, Shelina Babul and Ms. Michelle Man. Full list: https://bit.ly/3LII4aL Award Program: https://issuu.com/fomrecognition/docs/01_-_2023_awards_reception_booklet_-_issuu Read More >
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Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30Sep 26, 2023Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. To find a wide range of Orange Shirt Day programming and information, please explore the hub page curated by the Indian Residential School History and […] Read More >
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Congratulations Dr. Catrina Loucks and the PMP Lab!Sep 20, 2023Sadly, the opioid crisis continues to devastate the lives of Canadians, and unfortunately, it has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased movement toward opioid-sparing pain management strategies means that we are at risk of undertreating serious pain. This can be particularly devastating in children with high burdens of pain, where ongoing pain can […] Read More >
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Forty-eight new Fellows elected into the Canadian Academy of Health SciencesOn September 20 2023, The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) shared their distinguished list of Fellows that represent excellence in health sciences. Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. The nomination carries with it a covenant to serve the Academy […] Read More >
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4th Provincial Pediatric Pain Symposium | November 16, 2023Sep 19, 2023Join us for the upcoming Provincial Pediatric Pain Symposium on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the BC Children’s Chan Auditorium. Several Department of Pediatrics faculty, learners and staff will be presenting. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/partnering-for-pediatric-pain-4th-provincial-pediatric-pain-symposium-tickets-663265062657 Agenda Read More >
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Congratulations Michelle Man!Sep 18, 2023Congratulations to Michelle Man recipient of the 2023 President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing. This award is presented to staff who promote the social, physical, and/or mental health and wellbeing for those who study, work, and live at UBC. They develop welcoming and inclusive physical and virtual spaces to nurture community and connection. They take initiative […] Read More >
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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute | Year in Review 2022-2023Sep 12, 2023Read about some of the exciting discoveries and progress our researchers have made in the last year! Faculty spotlights from the Dept of Pediatrics include: Dr. Bruce Carleton Dr. Bruce Verchere Dr. Christopher Maxwell Dr. Gregor Reid Dr. James Lim Dr. Mehul Sharma Dr. Philipp Lange Dr. Shazhan Amed Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani Dr. Stuart Turvey […] Read More >
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Breathr 3.0 shows you easy and fun ways to practice mindfulnessBreathr 3.0 is now out! The app was developed by experts at BC Children’s Hospital Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and Centre for Mindfulness, and has been updated to include new content, functionality and features. Breathr was originally created for young people, but has been expanded for everyone to give it a try! Begin to […] Read More >
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The Vancouver Summer Program in MedicineSep 11, 2023Kudos to the exemplary leadership, staff, instructors, and volunteers that made this year’s Vancouver Summer Program a smashing success. Students from around the world were mentored by leaders that provide exemplary pediatric clinical care and research at our state-of-the-art teaching, clinical and research facilities. See you next summer! More: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/ubcs-vancouver-summer-program-in-medicine-brings-students-together-from-across-the-globe/ Read More >
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Back-to-School Student Spotlight: Mckenna LaingSep 05, 2023As summer draws to a close, and preparations begin for Back-to-School, we celebrate Mckenna Laing, a former long-term patient at BC Children’s Hospital, who is wrapping up her first Co-Op placement with the Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH (DoP). Mckenna is entering her third year at the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business. […] Read More >
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BC Pediatric Children Health Today 2023 ConferenceAug 28, 2023This year, the 2023 BC Pediatric Children Health Today Conference will take place on November 3-4, 2023, at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC. The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to pediatrics. Distinguished experts will be presenting their latest research findings and best practices. Attendees, will have the opportunity to learn […] Read More >
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The 2023 Residents & Fellows Welcome Summer Garden PartyAug 21, 2023Another beautiful Vancouver evening to welcome our incoming residents and fellows. Thank you to the organizers for a lovely event! Read More >
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Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among B.C. youth ages 10 to 18 yrsAug 18, 2023Matthew Carwana, a pediatrician and University of British Columbia researcher who studies substance use disorders in young people, said the numbers represent the most severe outcomes. The true number of young people who are struggling with addiction is likely much higher, he said. Read the full article in the Globe & Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-drug-overdoses-children-bc/ Read More >