Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Chantal ChrisApril 7, 2025We are honored to feature Dr. Chantal Chris, a distinguished member of our faculty whose expertise and dedication inspire both her students and colleagues. Her passion for palliative care continues to shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders. Discover more about Dr. Chris’s journey, achievements, and the incredible work she’s doing in her field. […]
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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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Faculty Spotlight: Camara Van BreemenMarch 24, 2025On this week’s faculty spotlight, we are featuring Camara Van Breemen. Read here to learn more about her favourite past time (which happens to be a lot of people’s favourite lately) and take a peak at her cute dog! 1. Site(s): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, British Columbia Children’s Hospice, and Home visiting – lower mainland […]
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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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SAVE THE DATE: Research Day 2025January 27, 2025Save the Date: 2025 UBC Division of Palliative Care Research Day | June 25, 2025 Join us for an inspiring day of exploration and innovation in palliative care research. Our annual Research Day will feature presentations from leading experts, groundbreaking research, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and peers in the field. Whether you’re a […]
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Thank you Dr. Soeyonggo and Dr. Ridley!June 28, 2024Thank you Dr. Soeyonggo for all of your hard work as Division Head and to Dr. Ridley as the Subspecialty Adult Palliative Care Program Director. Your commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering learning is evident in every detail you both do. We are all grateful for the opportunity to access such a wealth of resources […]
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2024 PGME and DOM AwardsJune 24, 2024Earlier this month we got some very exciting news! Stephanie Milne, our Lead Academic Coordinator, was awarded the Department of Medicine Staff Award of Excellence-CUPE 2950. Soon after, we also learned that three of our amazing Division members were recognized by PGME: Dr. Fify Soeyonggo, PGME Faculty Award Dr. Shannon Bunn, PGME Program Director Award […]
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