Cheryl Holmes recognized with University of Illinois “Best Thesis” Award
Cheryl Holmes is the recent recipient of the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago, Masters of Health Professions Education 2014 “Best Thesis” Award. Her thesis entitled Harnessing the Hidden Curriculum in Clinical Clerkship: A Four-Step Reflective Competency Approach was informed and inspired by her role as Site Director for Kelowna with the Southern Medical Program […]
Farah Shroff receives Spirit Trent Award
Dr. Farah Shroff is one of five recipients of the 2014 Alumni Awards from Trent University. Dr. Shroff was recognized with the 2014 Spirit of Trent Award for her continued passion in making the world a better place through her leadership and contribution towards midwifery, holistic health, social justice and community wellness. Dr. Shroff’s, Adjunct […]
B.C. and U.S. support expansion of UBC’s addiction research and training
The $5.5 million will help train more addiction specialists and support clinical trials.
Coastal community partnerships enrich residency training for new doctors
Jessica Palmer is part of the first cohort of eight Coastal family practice residents.
Opening doors for new physicians in B.C.’s Interior
Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops is one of two new training sites for medical residents in B.C.’s Interior.
A “broken barrier” theory of ALS
Associate Professor Christopher Loewen has discovered a biochemical method cells use to internally compartmentalize themselves.
A young girl’s rare disease may provide clues to the genetic causes of obesity
Associate Professor William Gibson is leading a study that finds obesity in a young girl is due to a rare genetic mutation.
A taste of Canadian medical education
The inaugural Vancouver Summer Program in Medicine has brought 85 Chinese students to UBC for courses in pharmacology and clinical research.
Jack Taunton named SFU’s Inspiring Alumni in the Faculty of Science
Jack Taunton, a professor in the Department of Family Practice, has been named SFU’s Inspiring Alumni in the Faculty of Science. Dr. Taunton’s original areas of study at SFU were math and history but interest in athletic performance shifted his focus to Kinesiology and later a Masters in Science. It was from his Master’s thesis in cardiac rehabilitation that led […]