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.
Dr. Corinne Hohl receives 2022 Ian Stiell Researcher of the Year Award
Congratulations to Dr. Corinne Hohl for receiving the 2022 Ian Stiell Researcher of the Year Award from the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP)
Dr. Emily Lostchuck awarded a 2022 CAEP Junior Investigator Grant
Dr. Emily Lostchuck, UBC Emergency Medicine Fraser resident, was awarded a 2022 CAEP Junior Investigator Grant for her research project named “Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in the Emergency Department”.
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.
Staff Spotlight: Anne-Marie Jamin
Meet Anne-Marie Jamin, interCultural Online health Network (iCON) Program Manager with the Digital Emergency Medicine program within UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine.
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.
Mira Pandya recognized with PGME Program Administrator Award
Congratulations to Mira Pandya, Manager, RCPSC-EM Residency Program, for being recognized for her outstanding service to postgraduate medical education (PGME) with a PGME Program Administrator Award.
Dr. John Tallon receives Excellence in Medical Leadership Award
Dr. John M. Tallon, Co-Head, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, was recognized with a 2022 Canadian Society of Physician Leaders (CSPL) Excellence in Medical Leadership Award (Chris Carruthers Award).
UBC RCPSC-EM Residency Match Results 2022
We are thrilled to announce our 13 incoming residents following the CaRMS 2022 R-1 Main Residency Match. This year, we welcome residents from McMaster University, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Queen’s University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, and University of Ottawa across the four UBC Emergency Medicine sites throughout British Columbia.