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  • Congratulations to Dr. Erica Lau, recipient of UBC Faculty of Medicine 2026 New Faculty Research Award

    We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Erica Lau, Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) and Scientific Director at Emergency Care BC, on receiving the 2026 New Faculty Research Award from the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lau joined the Department of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Care BC in 2025. Her research […] Read More

  • PGY1 2026 Orientation Group Photo

    Meet our 2026 Incoming Residents

    The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine is delighted to welcome this year’s exceptional cohort of new trainees who will join the RCPSC-EM Residency Program starting in July 2026. This diverse group of incoming residents brings a wealth of experiences from various backgrounds, and we’re excited to support them as they embark on their important journey […] Read More

  • Dr. Jim Christenson named to the Order of British Columbia

    The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to congratulate Dr. Jim Christenson on being named to the Order of British Columbia, the Province's highest honour. Read More

  • Congratulations to our 2026 UBC-MGB Emergency Medicine Leadership Fellows!

    The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Trevor Skutezky and Dr. Michael Bergunder have been selected for the 2025 UBC-MGB Emergency Medicine Leadership Fellowship at Mass General Brigham. Read More

  • From B.C. to the Middle East: UBC DEM Physicians Serve on Operation AMARNA

    DEM Clinical Faculty members, Drs. Richard Lee, Eric Juneau, and Chris Newcombe, completed a six-month deployment on Operation AMARNA, a Canadian Armed Forces mission focused on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. Read More

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  • UBC DEM’s Dr. Brian Grunau: System Level Insights on Designing Effective ECPR‑Enabled Cardiac Arrest ProgramsSeptember 18, 2026
  • Congratulations to Dr. Erica Lau, recipient of UBC Faculty of Medicine 2026 New Faculty Research AwardSeptember 16, 2026
  • PGY1 2026 Orientation Group Photo
    Meet our 2026 Incoming ResidentsSeptember 15, 2026

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