Faculty Spotlight – Sandra Jenneson
SANDRA JENNESONCLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Site: Fraser – Eagle Ridge Hospital Can you share a little bit about your educational background and journey, and how you got to where you are today? I completed my bachelor of science with a major in microbiology and immunology from UBC in 2003, in the cooperative education program. While I enjoyed […]
Andrew Kestler Wins Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award
Congratulations to UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Andrew Kestler, for receiving the Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award at the 2021 B.C. Substance Use Conference. Each year, The BC Centre on Substance Use recognizes members of their community who contribute significantly to substance use strategies in B.C. The Interdisciplinary Clinical Excellence Award is given to a clinician […]
2021 Academic Gown Ceremonies
On June 22nd and June 30th, the Faculty of Medicine honoured colleagues promoted to the ranks of Professor, Professor of Teaching, and Clinical Professor, as well as those granted Emerita and Emeritus status in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. Congratulations to our newly promoted faculty members! Learn more about the careers and accomplishments of our UBC Emergency […]
In the News! Dr. Michael Curry discusses the dangers of heat stroke
UBC Emergency Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Curry, spoke about the dangers of heat stroke, how it can happen so quickly, and the 4 categories of people who are most vulnerable on CKNW’s Jill Bennett Show. Listen to the full episode below. Share this story: Latest News
2021 CAEP Award Winners
CAEP 2021 Annual Award Winners: The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) grant annual awards recognizing excellence in specific areas within emergency medicine, including advocacy, education, research, and professional practice. Nominated by their peers, the final award winners are selected either by a CAEP committee and/or the CAEP Board of Directors. We are proud to […]
Statement on the Missing Children of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools
We are devastated by the revelation shared today by the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan of 751 unmarked graves at a site nearby the former Marieval Indian Residential School. Our thoughts are with all those families and communities who have suffered and continue to suffer as a consequence of the residential school system, and who […]
Dr. David Barbic chosen for Enhanced Skills CCFP EM Preceptor Recognition 2020–21
We wish to congratulations Dr. David Barbic on being selected for the Enhanced Skills CCFP EM Preceptor Recognition award for 2020–21! The residents in the Emergency Medicine Program chose to recognize Dr. Barbic for having significantly contributed to their learning and overall experience in the program. Share this story: Latest News
Department Spotlight – Anders Ganstal
ANDERS GANSTALCLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Site: Interior – Royal Inland Hospital Can you share a little bit about your educational background and how you got to where you are today? I graduated from Queens Medicine in 1997 followed by a CCFP-EM Residency in Calgary. Over the past 20 clinical years, I have also pursued a diploma […]
Meet our 2021 Graduating Residents
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine would like to congratulate our outgoing residents as they celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers in emergency medicine! Meet a handful of our 2021 graduates and learn more about what’s next for them. For more information about the UBC RCPSC-EM Residency Program, […]