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Dr. Jacob Hutton receives for 2025 Health Research BC Research Trainee Award
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Hutton, DEM Postdoctoral Research Fellow, for receiving the 2025 Health Research BC Research Trainee Award! This prestigious award supports researchers dedicated to high-quality work that improves health outcomes. Since its inception in 2001, Health Research BC has awarded over 1,400 Research Trainee awards, fostering career growth in research, biotech, and health […] Read More
Dr. Mike Bergunder appointed as Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Southern Medical Program (SMP)
Dr. Mike Bergunder is appointed as Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Southern Medical Program (SMP) for a three-year term, until September 29, 2028. Read More
Dr. Erica Lau Joins DEM as Assistant Professor and Scientific Director at Emergency Care BC
e are excited to announce that Dr. Erica Y. Lau has joined us as DEM Assistant Professor (Grant Tenure-Track) and Scientific Director at Emergency Care BC (ECBC), effective October 1, 2025. Read More
Dr. Kevin Clark’s new appointment as Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education, Learner Support
Dr. Kevin Clark has been appointed as the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education and Learner Support in the Faculty of Medicine, effective October 1, 2025. Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine will commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Read More

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