A new study by Dr. Louise Cassidy explores factors affecting trainee commuter safety
We are proud to share that UBC Emergency Medicine RCPSC-EM Resident, Dr. Louise Cassidy, along with co-authors Emma Croft, Shannon Erdelyi, and Dr. Jeffrey Brubacher recently published a paper entitled “Motor vehicle incidents in postgraduate trainees in British Columbia” in the Canadian Medical Education Journal.
COVID-19 research initiative by Drs. Daniel Ting and Corinne Hohl among those funded by first-time partnership
Genome BC, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, and the BCCDC Foundation for Public Health have partnered for the first time to fund nine B.C. research teams working towards rapid response research initiatives that will address critical questions around COVID-19 vaccine research. Valued at approximately $1.3 million, the nine projects selected for funding cover […]
Dr. Corinne Hohl leads creation of new software to prevent adverse drug events
Researchers at UBC and SFU have created innovative software to help reduce adverse drug events (ADEs), the harmful and unintended consequences of medication that send two million Canadians to emergency departments every year.
Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Dear members of the UBC Emergency Medicine Community, It is with profound sadness that we have learned about the recent discovery of 215 children buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The impact of this tragic news is felt throughout our university community as well as our nation. We encourage everyone to reflect on […]
Meet our 2021 Incoming Residents!
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine is honoured and excited to welcome an incredible group of new trainees to our RCPSC-EM Residency Program in July 2021. Learn more about our incoming residents and why they are excited to pursue their emergency medicine training at UBC. Alex Senger | Interior Site “I’m absolutely thrilled to be […]
Department Spotlight – Heather Flemming
Meet UBC Department of Emergency Medicine Clinical Instructor, Dr. Heather Flemming.
2021 CAEP Conference
This year’s CAEP2021 Conference will be held VIRTUALLY and hosted by the beautiful city of Winnipeg. You can expect the same great events, workshops and colleagues as usual but with a new and innovative format. The CAEP Annual Conference is Canada’s largest emergency medicine education event. CAEP 2021 Theme: Better Together: Connect. Inspire. Thrive. CAEP 2021 […]
Dr. Sandra Jenneson to present at B.C.’s first-ever medical case competition for highschool students
Incite Vancouver is a youth-led organization that is hosting British Columbia’s first-ever medical case competition designed for secondary school students. Incite MedComp will take place on May 29th and will involve teams of 4-5 students working to analyze a medical case study. Teams will have to work under a time constraint and expand their teamwork skills in […]
In the News! Anti-vax movement under the microscope in Dr. Daniel Kalla’s latest book
Postmedia spoke to Dr. Daniel Kalla, UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, about his 11th book Lost Immunity.
UBC researchers identify the most dangerous prescriptions for B.C. drivers
A team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Jeff Brubacher, an Associate Professor in UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine, investigated the risk of collision responsibility associated with common classes of prescription medications.