Education
Graduate student wins Air & Waste Management Association award
By Patricia Angel | December 4, 2013
Annie Wang, a Master of Science, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene student in the School of Population and Public Health, won the Best Student Presentation Award at the Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) of the Air & Waste Management Association PNWIS 2013 Conference for her presentation “Overview of Current Wireless Sensor Technologies for Air Quality.” PNWIS is […]
Graduate student wins Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation
By Patricia Angel | November 29, 2013
Emily Morris, a Master’s student in Genetic Counselling, received the Mitacs Master’s Award for Outstanding Innovation for her work on genetics and mental health. Morris is one of five students from universities across Canada who were recognized at the 3rd Annual Mitacs Awards Reception on November 19, 2013 in Ottawa. Under the supervision of Jehannine […]
All of UBC’s residency programs endorsed by accrediting bodies
By Patricia Angel | November 26, 2013
Roger Wong (standing), Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education, leads UBC’s 67 postgraduate medical education programs.
Kevin Eva awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators
By Patricia Angel | October 17, 2013
Kevin Eva, a Professor in the Department of Medicine and Acting Director of the Centre for Health Education Scholarship, was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators. Honorary Fellowship is the highest award of the Academy of Medical Educators. It is intended for exceptional individuals whose contributions to medical education are often internationally […]
Lights! Camera! Learn!
By Patricia Angel | September 5, 2013
Flexible learning initiatives are “flipping” lectures and homework to dramatically change learning.
New paths to community care
By bkladko | August 21, 2013
For the first time, some of B.C.’s emergency medicine and internal residents will complete all of their training in sites outside of Vancouver.
A new place for learning and collaboration in northern B.C.
By bkladko | August 20, 2013
Northern Health has issued a tender for the Learning and Development Centre at University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George.
The Path to Residency
By Patricia Angel | August 14, 2013
A new interactive website provides information for International Medical Graduates wanting to train and practice in British Columbia.
Resident researchers
By bkladko | August 8, 2013
Karine Khatchadourian, in the Department of Pediatrics, is one of many UBC residents who have added to medical knowledge while still in training.
Graduate students awarded CIHR scholarships
By Patricia Angel | August 6, 2013
Nine graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine have received Master’s Awards: Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s Awards provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a health related field at a Canadian […]