Join Us at the 2025 CHPCA Conference in Nanaimo!September 17, 2025We are delighted that the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s annual conference—the leading multidisciplinary palliative care event in Canada—is coming to Nanaimo this year. This is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and learn from experts from across the country, right here in our own community. The week offers a rich program […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Lawrence Chow and Dr. Jessica Otte!September 15, 2025Congratulations to Dr. Lawrence Chow and Dr. Jessica Otte! We are proud to share that two of our faculty members have recently been honoured with prestigious awards from the UBC Faculty of Medicine: Dr. Lawrence Chow received the Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentorship. This award recognizes clinical faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding […]
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Dr. Robin Love Appointed to the Order of British ColumbiaAugust 21, 2025Dr. Robin Love Appointed to the Order of British Columbia We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Robin Love, a pioneering family and palliative care physician based in Lantzville/Nanaimo, has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of civilian recognition. For more than 30 years, Dr. Love has been a […]
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CME Day 2025 – November 28, 2025. Registration Is Now Open!August 11, 2025📢 Registration Now Open for CME Day 2025! We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Division of Palliative Care CME Day — When Organs and Spirits Falter: Palliative Care beyond Cancer. As always, our program is designed to engage both generalists and specialist palliative care practitioners. This year’s focus is on non-cancer diagnoses, which […]
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New Division Head: Congratulations Dr. Adam Fowler!June 2, 2025Congratulations to Dr. Adam Fowler on His Appointment as Division Head of UBC Division of Palliative Care. We are pleased to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Adam Fowler on his appointment as the new Division Head of the UBC Division of Palliative Care. Dr. Fowler brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and leadership to […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jessica OtteApril 7, 2025The second feature of our double feature: We are proud to highlight Dr. Jessica Otte, an exceptional member of our faculty who continues to inspire and shape the next generation of scholars. Dr. Otte brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and innovation to her work. Discover more about Dr. Otte’s favourite things below and her […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Kathleen YueApril 7, 2025Today’s first of a double feature. We are excited to spotlight Kathleen Yue, a dedicated and inspiring member of our faculty. Her innovative teaching methods and commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment make her an invaluable part of our institution. Read on to learn about her favourite past times and take a peek at […]
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Thank you Dr. Mattheiu Hubert!March 17, 2025I would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Dr. Matthieu Hubert for his dedication and leadership during his time in the educational leads role. Dr. Hubert’s commitment to advancing our educational rounds has been invaluable, and we greatly appreciate the time and effort he has put into this important work. I am pleased […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Leanne ChewMarch 3, 2025After a brief break, we’re back with our Faculty Spotlights and today we are featuring Dr. Leanne Chew in our double header. Read below to learn about her favourite two Asian restaurants (child friendly and adult options) as well as her favourite past time. Site(s): Abbotsford What’s the best part about your job? The amazing […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Sheila WebsterMarch 3, 2025Today’s second half of our double feature spotlights Dr. Sheila Webster from the Interior! Read on to learn about her favourite travel destination (not what you may think!) and her favourite Canadian read. Site(s): Interior Health (Penticton and Kelowna) What’s the best part about your job? The privilege of accompanying our peers (=patients) along […]
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