Faculty Spotlight – Kelsey Innes
Meet Dr. Kelsey Innes, UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department Simulation program. Learn about her educational journey and what inspired her to pursue emergency medicine.
Chair – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | Department of Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites submissions of interest for a Working Group Chair in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This is a 0.20 FTE position for a one-year term with the possibility of renewal. The vision of the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine is to be a […]
In the News! What you need to know about the upcoming flu season
UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Curry, spoke about the upcoming flu season and how it might be different from last year on CKNW’s Jill Bennett Show. Listen to the full episode.
In the News! B.C. doctor urges vaccines as ‘resurgence’ in flu expected to coincide with 4th COVID wave
UBC Department of Emergency Medicine clinical professor, Dr. Michael Curry, discussed how this year’s flu season will be different from the last year and how to reduce your risk of getting sick.
Congratulations to Dr. David Sweet on the Vancouver Medical Dental and Allied Staff Association Special Service Award
We are proud to share that Dr. David Sweet, Clinical Associate Professor at the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine, received the 2021 Vancouver Medical Dental and Allied Staff Association (VMDAS) Special Service Award on September 13 for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff Spotlight – Manal Masud
Meet UBC Emergency Medicine Research Coordinator, Manal Masud! Learn about her work and what she enjoys most about working in the department.
In the News! Dr. Michael Curry on whether a walk-in clinic doctor can refuse to see an unvaccinated patient
UBC Department of Emergency Medicine clinical professor, Dr. Michael Curry, commented on whether doctors at walk-in clinics can turn away unvaccinated patients. Learn more: Vancouver Sun, The Province, Times Colonist Share this story: Latest News
Scholarly Success of Department of Emergency Medicine PoCUS Fellowship Trainees
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Fellowship is proud to share several recent publications by trainees and alum. Véronique Dion, Former Fellow In July, Dr. Véronique Dion published her study “The physical examination is unreliable in determining the location of the distal fibular physis” in the American Journal of Emergency […]
Buprenorphine/Naloxone Microdosing Clinical Trial Launches
Dr. Jessica Moe and her team are excited to announce the official launch of their study, “Evaluating Microdosing in the Emergency Department: A randomized controlled trial of buprenorphine/naloxone microdosing vs. standard dosing” (The EMED Study) on July 23, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital. Background to the Study This study builds off of a feasibility study […]
Staff Spotlight – Nicole Esligar
Meet UBC Emergency Medicine Project Coordinator, Nicole Esligar! Learn more about her work and what she enjoys most about working in the department.