Our department is saddened by the passing of Dr. Terry Waters on September 7, 2025.
The UBC APT community lost one of its longest serving members this past weekend. Terry Waters, a faculty member since 1984, died suddenly and peacefully in his sleep while on a European cycling trip. A friend to all, his vivacious character and infectious smile will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife, Cathy, and to all those who had the privilege of calling him a friend.
Dr. Waters obtained his medical degree and completed his anesthesia residency at the University of British Columbia and was initially appointed as a Clinical Instructor in November 1984.
He had been actively involved in bedside and intraoperative teaching of medical undergraduates, postgraduate residents, and clinical fellows on anesthesiology and related areas, including transfusion medicine and perioperative blood management. He was a key player in the setup and ongoing management of the Vancouver Acute Perioperative Blood Management Program. Terry’s career spanned over 40 years at Vancouver General Hospital. He will be dearly missed by members of the Anesthesia family, especially those at Vancouver General Hospital.
