DEM Residents Charles Stringer and Jen Chao win the CAEP 2017 SonoGames!
June 7, 2017
Big congratulations to Charles Stringer and Jen Chao for representing UBC and winning the inaugural CAEP SonoGames today! They were part of the “A Lines”, representing Western Canada. Also, congrats to Dr. Justin Ahn, their inspirational coach who is an Emerg Physician at Royal Columbian Hospital!
Congratulations to Eric Grafstein and the MMU Deployment team for an effective response to the fentanyl crisis.
May 30, 2017
They received the Award of Excellence from Vancouver Coastal health for Teamwork & Collaboration. This award is for a team that has come together to problem-solve, break down boundaries and/or create new relationships, finding sustainable solutions to health care challenges. Award of Excellence Mobile Medical Unit Deployment Team, Vancouver Acute & Vancouver Community: Lori Korchinski, Afshan […]
Congratulations to Dr. Kendall Ho for receiving the Award of Excellence in the People First Award category of Innovation
May 23, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Kendall Ho for receiving the Award of Excellence in the People First Award category of Innovation. Over 80 nominations from across the organization this year were received. The selection committee—comprised of Senior Executive Team members, directors and frontline staff—had the difficult task of evaluating the impressive entries based on the award criteria. For […]
ERT Award given to DEM residency program
May 18, 2017
The UBC Royal College of Emergency Medicine Residency Program received an award from the Vancouver Police Emergency Response Team (ERT), in appreciation for allowing ERT members to participate in a recent procedural skills educational event. Pictured here is Dr. Eric Vu presenting a plaque to Senior Resident Dr. Jonathan Lee.
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Brubacher and Dr. Kendall Ho
May 18, 2017
Congratulations to DEM faculty members Dr. Jeff Brubacher and Dr. Kendall Ho for each being granted one of the 11 inaugural 2017 Health Professional-Investigator Awards from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR). This success is a major achievement, both for Drs. Brubacher and Ho, and for the DEM as a whole. The MSFHR […]
Dr. Sam Stewart receives 2017 CAME Certificate of Merit
May 15, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Sam Stewart on receiving the 2017 Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association of medical Education. this award recognizes his valuable contribution to medical education in our Faculty.
Congratulations to Dr. Les Vertesi on receiving the CAEP Honourary Life Membership Award
February 5, 2017
The Honourary Life Membership Award recognizes a CAEP member who has made outstanding contributions and dedicated service to emergency medicine in Canada. Dr. Vertesi’s continued contributions, including his work developing, championing and promoting the creation of the Advanced Life Support Paramedic training in British Columbia, have had a substantial impact in emergency medicine at the […]
Congratulations to Dr. Quynh Doan on receiving the 2015-2016 for the Academic Teacher of the Year award from UBC Pediatric Emergency Medicine
October 24, 2016
DEM would like to congratulate Dr. Quynh Doan in winning the 2015-2016 for the Academic Teacher of the Year award from UBC Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This well-deserved recognition reflects Quynh’s commitment and excellence in her education of Pediatrics emergency medicine. Well done, Quynh!
Congratulations to Dr. Riyad Abu-Laban on receiving the 2015-16 Off Service Teacher of the Year award from UBC Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
October 24, 2016
DEM would like to congratulate Dr. Riyad Abu-Laban in winning the 2015-16 Off Service Teacher of the Year award from UBC Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This is a recognition bestowed upon him through the Pediatrics Emergency Medicine fellows for his invaluable contributions to their education. Please join our Department in celebrating Riyad’s success.
Dr. Quynh Doan receives BC Health Care Award of Merit for Top Innovation
June 10, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Quynh Doan and her team on receiving the BC Health Care Award of Merit for Top Innovation for her HEARTSMAP mental health evaluation tool.
Dr. Julian Marsden receives 2016 Award for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD
June 10, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Julian Marsden for receiving the 2016 Award for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD! The Award for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD is presented annually to an individual affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine in recognition of substantial long-term contributions to UBC Faculty of Medicine-sponsored Continuing Professional Development activities.
Dr. Kendall Ho receives 2016 Canadian Health Informatics Association Clinician Leadership Award
June 10, 2016
Dr. Kendall Ho is the recipient of the 2016 Canadian Health Informatics Association Clinician Leadership award. This award recognizes a clinician who has shown leadership in Canada in advancing the use of health Information Communication Technology (ICT) and informatics or telehealth in clinical practice resulting in improved provider and patient experiences and outcomes. This award […]
Dr. Kevin Shi receives BCCFP award for his contribution to the education of family medicine residents
June 10, 2016
Dr. Kevin Shi, a CCFP(EM) full time emergency physician at the Delta Hospital, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Dept of EM, recently received an award from the BC College of Family Physicians for his contribution to the education of family medicine residents. This was an award he was nominated for by the residents […]
Dr. Anthony Bryson (R2) receives RHC Herb Parkin Award!
June 10, 2016
We are very pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Bryson (R2) RHC’s first annual winner of the Herb Parkin Award. Anthony designed and taught the curriculum for pre-hospital ultrasound for BC Ambulance Critical Care Paramedics. Currently the paramedics are being assessed for image acquisition, with the goal to have them use their skills to further advance pre-hospital care in […]
Dr. Tom Green Receives RHC Clinical Teacher of the Year Award 2015-2016
May 12, 2016
On April 27th during the RCH EM Grand Rounds session Dr. Nicolle Holm (R4) and Dr. Wesley Jang (R4) played one of the best games of 20 Questions that we have heard in quite a while. Their questions had the audience guessing and almost crying with laughter. They definitely made sure we were all listening. […]
Dr. Barry Miller receives major recognition from the Faculty of Medicine
May 12, 2016
Congratulations to our Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Member Dr. Barry Miller, who has received major recognition from the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Barry Miller, nominated by Drs. Adam Lund and Caroline Tyson, has been chosen to receive the 2016 Clinical Faculty Award for Career Excellence in Clinical Teaching. Dr. Miller is a Clinical Assistant […]