In the News! Veteran of 15 years as emergency physician pens book about life in the emergency department
Dr. Fred Voon, a Clinical Assistant Professor in UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine, was interviewed about his book that offers insights into the emergency department. Learn more: Postmedia via Vancouver Sun, The Province Share this story: Latest News
UBC Emergency Medicine Researchers Optimize Delivery of COVID-19 Telehealth Care
A team of UBC researchers, led by Dr. Kendall Ho, recently spearheaded innovative research aimed at augmenting B.C.’s health information phone line service capacity to better meet the needs of the COVID-19 crisis. B.C.’s HealthLink BC 8-1-1 service is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line provided by the Ministry of Health. By […]
What really goes on in a hospital emergency department
Dr. Voon, a clinical assistant professor with UBC’s department of emergency medicine, tackles common questions from patients and more in his new book, “Your Inside Guide to the Emergency Department—And How to Prevent Having to Go!”
Faculty Spotlight – Sandra Jenneson
SANDRA JENNESONCLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Site: Fraser – Eagle Ridge Hospital Can you share a little bit about your educational background and journey, and how you got to where you are today? I completed my bachelor of science with a major in microbiology and immunology from UBC in 2003, in the cooperative education program. While I enjoyed […]
Andrew Kestler Wins Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award
Congratulations to UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Andrew Kestler, for receiving the Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award at the 2021 B.C. Substance Use Conference. Each year, The BC Centre on Substance Use recognizes members of their community who contribute significantly to substance use strategies in B.C. The Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award is given to a clinician […]
2021 Academic Gown Ceremonies
On June 22nd and June 30th, the Faculty of Medicine honoured colleagues promoted to the ranks of Professor, Professor of Teaching, and Clinical Professor, as well as those granted Emerita and Emeritus status in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Congratulations to our newly promoted faculty members! Learn more about the careers and accomplishments of our UBC Emergency […]
In the News! Dr. Michael Curry discusses the dangers of heat stroke
UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Curry, spoke about the dangers of heat stroke, how it can happen so quickly, and the 4 categories of people who are most vulnerable on CKNW’s Jill Bennett Show. Listen to the full episode below. Share this story: Latest News
2021 CAEP Award Winners
CAEP 2021 Annual Award Winners: The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) grant annual awards recognizing excellence in specific areas within emergency medicine, including advocacy, education, research, and professional practice. Nominated by their peers, the final award winners are selected either by a CAEP committee and/or the CAEP Board of Directors. We are proud to […]
Statement on the Missing Children of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools
We are devastated by the revelation shared today by the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan of 751 unmarked graves at a site nearby the former Marieval Indian Residential School. Our thoughts are with all those families and communities who have suffered and continue to suffer as a consequence of the residential school system, and who […]