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Dr Tillie Hackett – MSFHR Scholar Award

Dr Tillie Hackett – MSFHR Scholar Award

The department would like to congratulate Dr Tillie Hackett who was recently recognized for her 2014 MSFHR Scholar Award. Tillie was also awarded a 2014 CIHR New Investigator Award.  

Dr Stephan Schwarz – Runner Up for Teaching Excellence Award

Dr Stephan Schwarz – Runner Up for Teaching Excellence Award

We are very pleased to share news of another award of recognition to one of our faculty members: Dr. Stephan Schwarz was voted Runner Up for the Teaching Excellence Award for the 2014/2015 academic year. This award is to recognize an individual demonstrating an excellence and dedication to teaching and commitment to students. Congratulations Stephan! […]

2015 Vancouver Summer Program

2015 Vancouver Summer Program

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada is excited to offer the opportunity for undergraduate students in medicine and related sciences from partner universities to participate in the 2015 Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) in Medicine. This four-week, two-course academic program provides the opportunity to experience Canadian health and life […]

International Surgical Care Fundraiser

International Surgical Care Fundraiser

Kip Woodward and Nancy Van Laeken invite you and a guest to a fundraising evening in support of the UBC Branch for International Surgical Care, home of the world’s first university accredited on-line Global Surgery education program. Information on the UBC Branch for International Surgical Care Wednesday, March 11, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm | […]

Simulation Learning Strategies –  Summer 2015

Simulation Learning Strategies – Summer 2015

Are you a healthcare professional engaged in clinical teaching? Are you an educator? Do you want to learn how to use simulation as an effective learning tool? This 2 day course may be for you! Course Description: This course aims to provide an experience that will allow learners to: Develop a foundational knowledge of simulation […]

Pediatric Anesthesia – Refresher Conference 2015

Pediatric Anesthesia – Refresher Conference 2015

For Anesthesiologists with interest in Pediatric Anesthesia Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons and AACME. Accredited PALS course will be offered on April 17th, 2015 Accredited for General Practitioners For event and registration information please contact: Zena Davidson at zena.davidson@vch.ca or 604.834.9362 For further detail please download the brochure Location: Chan Centre […]

APT – Winter 2014/2015 Newsletter

APT – Winter 2014/2015 Newsletter

The 2014 Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics winter newsletter is here! In this issue: Faculty Development Day Research Successes Awards and Kudos Seasonal Celebrations Download the newsletter here

CIPC 2015: Canadian Interventional Pain Course

CIPC 2015: Canadian Interventional Pain Course

CIPC 2015: CANADIAN INTERVENTIONAL PAIN COURSE MARCH 27 – 28, 2015, Vancouver, BC Sutton Place Hotel (Mar 27) UBC Life Sciences Institute (Mar 28) Target Audience: Family Physicians, Anaesthesiologists, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, Psychiatrists, Physiatrists, Rheumatologists, Sports Medicine Physicians Course objective: Develop and discuss a diagnostic approach of therapeutic interventions for common lumbar spine […]

Whistler Anesthesiology Summit  *Registration Now Open*

Whistler Anesthesiology Summit *Registration Now Open*

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 2015 UBC Whistler Anesthesiology Summit Thursday, February 26 – Sunday, March 1, 2015 The Westin Whistler Resort and Spa   FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS: • Dr. Robert K. Stoelting, MD, President, Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, Indianapolis, Indiana • Prof. Michael Mythen, Smith Medical Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College London […]

2014 – APT – First Annual Faculty Development Retreat

2014 – APT – First Annual Faculty Development Retreat

APT – First Annual Faculty Development Retreat View brochure here   The Arbutus Club 2001 Nanton Avenue Vancouver, BC Please RSVP to katharine.garcia@vch.ca by Monday November 10, 2014