John Tallon
CLINICAL PROFESSOR AND DEPARTMENT CO-HEAD Hospital Site:Vancouver – Vancouver General Hospital Dr. John M. Tallon is a Co-Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine. He recently finished his term as inaugural Chief Medical Officer with the British Columbia Emergency Health Services/Provincial Health Services Authority (August 28, 2020) where he was previously Vice President of Medical […]
Department of Emergency Medicine faculty among research team to commence study on impact of emergency care workforce policy on health equity
Learn more about the research study underway by DEM faculty on the impact of emergency care workforce policy on health equity.
In the News: Dr. Anthony Fong reflects on his time as Fogo Island’s only doctor
Dr. Anthony Fong, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Emergency Medicine, published an article in CBC News about the two weeks he spent as the only doctor in Fogo Island.
In the News: Dr. Anthony Fong writes about how ‘medical gaslighting’ can harm long-COVID patients
Dr. Anthony Fong, Clinical Assistant Professor, published an article in Healthy Debate about the harms of under-recognition of long COVID.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Robert Anthony
Meet Dr. Robert Anthony, Clinical Instructor with the Department of Emergency Medicine.
In the News: Dr. Michael Curry speaks about health care shortages affecting emergency departments across rural areas of BC
Dr. Michael Curry, clinical associate professor with UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine, speaks to CBC News about capacity issues across rural BC’s emergency departments.
In the News: Dr. Daniel Kalla speaks about the precautions, warning signs and potential remedies for heat-related illnesses.
Dr. Daniel Kalla, UBC Department of Emergency Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor, spoke to CBC News about the precautions, warning signs and potential remedies for heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise across Canada.
2022 Academic Gown Ceremonies
Congratulations to our UBC Department of Medicine faculty members who were recently granted Emeritus status in 2021/22.
Dr. David Sweet appointed Executive Medical Director for the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council
Dr. David Sweet, Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Emergency Medicine, has accepted the position of Executive Medical Director with the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council.
Dr. Nicolle Holm recognized with PGME Faculty Award
Congratulations to Dr. Nicolle Holm, Clinical Assistant Professor, for being recognized for her outstanding service to postgraduate medical education (PGME) with a PGME Program Faculty Award.