Congratulations to 2024 FoM Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients, Dr. Kendall Ho and Dr. Brian Grunau!
The Department congratulates Dr. Kendall Ho and Dr. Brian Grunau, both of whom are recipients of a 2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award! Dr. Kendall 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 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.
Department Spotlight: Janet Chung
Meet Janet Chung, Undergraduate Medical Education Program Manager with the Department of Emergency Medicine.
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.
Emergency medicine resident Dr. Kevin Duncan studies patient opinion and acceptance of ED buprenorphine/naloxone to-go home initiation packs
Buprenorphine/naloxone to-go is a well-regarded and acceptable treatment initiation strategy for patients with opioid use disorder who visit the Emergency Department, according to a new study by UBC DEM RCPSC-EM resident Dr. Kevin Duncan and UBC DEM clinical professor Dr. Andrew Kestler.
UBC emergency medicine graduate Dr. Matt Douglas-Vail leads study on the association of forest fires with emergency department visits in BC
There is a probable association between air quality during forest fire season and emergency department visits for respiratory chief complaints, according to a new study led by UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) RCPSC-EM graduate Dr. Matt Douglas-Vail.