Dr. David Barbic chosen for Enhanced Skills CCFP EM Preceptor Recognition 2020–21
We wish to congratulations Dr. David Barbic on being selected for the Enhanced Skills CCFP EM Preceptor Recognition award for 2020–21! The residents in the Emergency Medicine Program chose to recognize Dr. Barbic for having significantly contributed to their learning and overall experience in the program. Share this story: Latest News
Department Spotlight – Anders Ganstal
ANDERS GANSTALCLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Site: Interior – Royal Inland Hospital Can you share a little bit about your educational background and how you got to where you are today? I graduated from Queens Medicine in 1997 followed by a CCFP-EM Residency in Calgary. Over the past 20 clinical years, I have also pursued a diploma […]
Meet our 2021 Graduating Residents
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine would like to congratulate our outgoing residents as they celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers in emergency medicine! Meet a handful of our 2021 graduates and learn more about what’s next for them. For more information about the UBC RCPSC-EM Residency Program, […]
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 […]
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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.