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Indigenous History Month

June 27, 2025

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the stories and experiences of Indigenous people. We encourage all of our faculty, staff, and students to recognize this occasion and to consider taking action in the spirit of celebration and solidarity. In particular, we want to highlight an important report about racism […]

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Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates!

June 27, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of the RCPSC-EM Residency Program! Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this significant milestone, and we are incredibly proud of your achievements. As you embark on this new chapter in your careers, may you find fulfillment and success in all your future endeavours. Thank you for your […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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