Congratulations to 2024 FoM Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients, Dr. Kendall Ho and Dr. Brian Grunau!
The Department congratulates Dr. Kendal Ho and Dr. Brian Grunau, both of whom are recipients of a 2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award! Dr. Kendal Ho is a recipient of the Award for Service to the University and Community in recognition of his impactful academic and community work, which has brought benefits to the university, communities, […]
Disaster Medicine Interest Group joins the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine established the Disaster Medicine interest group in October 2023, which will support disaster medicine collaboration, research and training among healthcare professionals in British Columbia.
UBC emergency medicine researchers study concordance between virtual physician advice and subsequent health service utilization in BC
A new study found that most callers to a virtual physician triage service in BC seek the recommended health service. However, callers didn’t always use the health service advised by virtual physicians, and this varied by the type and urgency of advice provided, and whether or not the caller lived in an urban or rural […]
UBC emergency medicine researchers publish commentary to guide practice transition of advanced career emergency physicians
The Canadian emergency medicine community is overdue for cultural change and reflection on clinical adaptations to support the longevity and wellness of “advanced career” emergency physicians, according to a commentary by UBC DEM faculty members.
Dr. Brian Grunau receives Mid-Career Achievement Award and Lecture from the American Heart Association
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Grunau for receiving a 2023 Mid-Career Achievement Award from the Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative, and Resuscitation with the American Heart Association.
Dr. Natasha DeSousa selected as 2023 Emergency Medicine Leadership fellow
Dr. Natasha DeSousa has been selected as the most recent fellow in the University of British Columbia (UBC) – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Emergency Medicine Leadership Fellowship program.
Dr. Gord McInnes receives 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award
Congratulations to Dr. Gord McInnes for receiving a 2023 Faculty of Medicine Award.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Anthony Fong
Meet Dr. Anthony Fong, Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Jared Baylis receives inaugural Dr. Brian Chung Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residency Education
Congratulations to Dr. Jared Baylis, Clinical Assistant Professor with UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine, for receiving the inaugural Dr. Brian Chung Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residency Education in the RCPSC-EM program.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Roy Purssell
This special Faculty Spotlight highlights Dr. Roy Purssell, our outgoing Interim Co-Head of the Department.