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Remembering Dr. Tracy Pickett

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Tracy Pickett, clinical professor with the Department of Emergency Medicine.

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.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Anthony Fong

Meet Dr. Anthony Fong, Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Department Spotlight: Casandra Avanzado

Meet Casandra Avanzado, the Vancouver Program Coordinator with the RCPSC-EM Residency Program.

Dr. Jared Baylis receives inaugural Dr. Brian Chung Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residency Education 

Congratulations to Dr. Jared Baylis, Clinical Assistant Professor with UBC’s Department of Emergency Medicine, for receiving the inaugural Dr. Brian Chung Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residency Education in the RCPSC-EM program. 

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.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Roy Purssell

This special Faculty Spotlight highlights Dr. Roy Purssell, our outgoing Interim Co-Head of the Department.

Remembering Dr. Bruce Mohr

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Bruce Mohr. Dr. Mohr was a passionate teacher in his role as Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine. He was also an accomplished emergency physician at Whistler Health Care Centre.

Meet our 2023 Incoming Residents

The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine is honoured and excited to welcome an incredible group of new trainees to our RCPSC-EM Residency Program in July 2023.

Dr. Corinne Hohl promoted to professor with UBC Department of Emergency Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. Corinne Hohl for being promoted to the rank of professor, with grant tenure, with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM).