UBC DEM’s Dr. Brian Grunau: System Level Insights on Designing Effective ECPR‑Enabled Cardiac Arrest Programs
The authors note that extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for refractory out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest is increasingly used, with survival rates up to ≈30% reported in select highly organized systems, although outcomes vary widely across programs. They emphasize that outcomes are driven largely by system performance rather than the procedure itself, and that most literature has focused on […]
Research by UBC DEM’s Dr. Jessica Moe, Dr. Andrew Kestler, and Dr. Isabelle Miles call for evidence‑based national guidelines and system‑wide changes to emergency care for people with opioid use disorder”
In this publication the authors note how emergency departments must optimize safe, efficient, and timely care for people at risk of drug toxicity related death and opioid related harms. They highlight that between July 2024 and June 2025, 17 Canadians died per day of opioid toxicity, and individuals aged 30 to 39 comprised 26 percent […]
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 […]
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.
Apply Now: 2026 UBC-MGB EM Leadership Fellowship
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the UBC-MGB Emergency Medicine Leadership Fellowship at Mass General Brigham!
Congratulations to our 2025 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.
Meet our 2025 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 2025. 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 […]
Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates!
Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of the RCPSC-EM Residency Program! Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this significant milestone, and we are incredibly proud of your achievements. As you embark on this new chapter in your careers, may you find fulfillment and success in all your future endeavours. Thank you for your […]
Congratulations to Our 2024 Graduating Residents
Meet the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine’s 2024 graduating residents!