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 […]
Congratulations to Dr. Erica Lau, recipient of UBC Faculty of Medicine 2026 New Faculty Research Award
We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Erica Lau, Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) and Scientific Director at Emergency Care BC, on receiving the 2026 New Faculty Research Award from the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Lau joined the Department of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Care BC in 2025. Her research […]
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 […]
Dr. Tina Bhandari appointed as the new Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Assistant Program Director
Dr. Tina Bhandari appointed as the new POCUS Assistant Program Director […]
Dr. Jim Christenson named to the Order of British Columbia
The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to congratulate Dr. Jim Christenson on being named to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest honour.
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.
From B.C. to the Middle East: UBC DEM Physicians Serve on Operation AMARNA
DEM Clinical Faculty members, Drs. Richard Lee, Eric Juneau, and Chris Newcombe, completed a six-month deployment on Operation AMARNA, a Canadian Armed Forces mission focused on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.
New teaching model at Surrey Memorial Hospital: Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Mills
In this Q&A, Dr. Jonathan Mills talks about a new teaching model implemented at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Highlights from the 17th Annual Emergency Medicine Research Day
On May 13, the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) hosted its 17th Annual Emergency Medicine Research Day at the Life Sciences Center on UBC’s Point Grey campus.
Racing to the Finish: Insights from Dr. Thomas Green on Sports Medicine at the Olympics
Dr. Thomas Green, DEM Clinical Associate Professor and RCPSC-EM Residency Program Associate Director at the Fraser site, shares his experience as a team doctor for the Men’s Alpine ski team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.