
Michael Asamoah-Boaheng receives Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Research Prize
April 25, 2025
Dr. Michael Asamoah-Boaheng, DEM Postdoctoral Fellow, has won the 2024 Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Research Prize for his excellent research on vaccination strategies and the effects of COVID-19 on paramedics. He is one of only two recipients on campus and will receive a $5,000 award. His work includes analyzing data from the COVID-19 Occupational Risks, Seroprevalence […]

Congratulations to Drs. Kendall Ho and Corinne Hohl: GCRC funding awarded for new Research Excellence Clusters
April 25, 2025
A total of 23 Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver have received funding support for the 2025/26 academic year, and Dr. Kendall Ho and Dr. Corinne Hohl have both been awarded funding for their new research clusters. The Research Excellence Clusters are interdisciplinary networks of researchers who address societal and cultural problems by collaborating to […]

Reflections on the 16th Annual Emergency Medicine Research Day
April 25, 2025
On April 9th, the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) hosted its 16th Annual Emergency Medicine Research Day at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. The event brought together DEM and Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) faculty and trainees to present their research in the field of emergency medicine. This year, we welcomed over 157 participants, both […]

We Are Hiring: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor and Scientific Director at Emergency Care BC
April 23, 2025
In collaboration with Emergency Care BC (ECBC), the Department of Emergency Medicine is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will become the Scientific Director at ECBC for a five-year, renewable term based on performance and funding. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate […]

Outcomes for people experiencing homelessness with COVID-19 presenting to emergency departments in Canada, compared with housed patients
March 25, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Shari Li, DEM Clinical Instructor, on her recent publication in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Dr. Li sought to ascertain whether rates of in-hospital mortality, hospital admission, critical care admission, and mechanical ventilation differed between people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and housed people with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection. This raises the question of […]

Welcoming Dr. Kerstin de Wit as Our Research Day Visiting Professor
March 25, 2025
Dr. Kerstin de Wit holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Emergency Venous Thromboembolism and is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s University. She trained in internal medicine, emergency medicine and research in the UK. She completed a Thrombosis Fellowship in Ottawa in 2013. Since then, she has worked in […]

Clinical Faculty Promotions 2024
March 25, 2025
The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to announce the promotion of twenty-two clinical faculty members. Join us in celebrating this significant milestone and congratulating these remarkable individuals. For additional information on promotions for clinical faculty, please visit our Clinical Faculty webpage. Dr. Simon Pulfrey, Clinical Professor Dr. Pulfrey has worked in emergency medicine since […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 10, 2025
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality. The Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to gender equity and inclusion of all women. Across research, education, and university services and student life, women at UBC are […]

In Memory of Dr. Jill McEwen: A Tribute in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine
February 20, 2025
The Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine pays homage to Dr. Jill McEwen in a special commentary co-authored by Dr. Riyad Abu-Laban, a distinguished DEM Professor and Emergency Physician, and Tamara McColl, who serves as the Director of Education, Scholarship, and Faculty Development in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Emergency Medicine. This tribute highlights Dr. […]

Registration is now open for 16th Annual Emergency Medicine Research Day
January 24, 2025
The UBC Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is pleased to announce the return of an in-person Research Day on April 9 at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (Chan Centre Lecture Theatre & Chieng Family Atrium).

Integration of CWL Authentication System with One45
December 10, 2024
The Faculty of Medicine One45 system is transitioning to log in using UBC CWL effective December 9, 2024. One45 access is crucial to ensure Clinical Faculty to be able to complete the daily shift learner assessments for both medical students and resident physicians. All physicians with a UBC Clinical Faculty Appointment have a CWL (Campus […]

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Moe appointed as a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Emergency Response to the Opioid Overdose Crisis!
November 18, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jessica Moe for being appointed as a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Emergency Response to the Opioid Overdose Crisis! This prestigious appointment recognizes Dr. Moe’s exceptional contributions to emergency medicine and her dedication to addressing the opioid overdose crisis in Canada. Dr. Moe’s research focuses on […]

Remembering Dr. Jill McEwen
November 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Jill McEwen, Program Director of Undergraduate Education program of the Department of Emergency Medicine.

UBC FASmail migration to M365
September 19, 2024
The Department of Emergency Medicine migrated to M365 on September 12, 2024. If you use your phone to connect to FASmail, you’ll need to follow these instructions for Exchange Online: After your email has been migrated to Microsoft Exchange Online, webmail will be available to you 24/7 at a new webmail link, outlook.office.com. How-to videos and […]