July 15, 2024A couple weeks ago (a delayed post due to covid/admin catchup, sorry!), we held the 2024 Orientation Day at our offices at St John Hospice on the UBC Campus. It was an opportunity to welcome our newest Palliative Residents in both the Enhanced Skills and Subspeciality programs. Welcome to: Alex Dragoman Henry He Brian Li […]
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Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates and Thank You Julia!July 2, 2024Late last week we came together to celebrate our newly minted 2024 Palliative Care graduates! It has been such a privilege to support their learning and growth over the past year(s). Congratulations to Dr. Wenna Deng Dr. Esaba Kashem Dr. Emily Nguyen Dr. Khue-Tu Nguyen Dr. Kathleen Xu We also took the opportunity to celebrate […]
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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 CME Day: Registration Is Now Open!June 28, 2024The 2024 UBC DOPC CME Day is happening on November 22, 2024 from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (virtual event). Registration is now open and early bird pricing is on until October 11, 2024. Click here to register! The University of British Columbia’s Department of Palliative Care is excited to present this year’s continuing medical […]
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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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2024 DOPC Research Day RecapJune 20, 2024It was a bright an early morning for the researchers of the UBC Division of Palliative Care on June 19th. We came across the province in person and online to hear and learn about the exciting research going on in the Division! Congratulations to Gracie Li, for winning our inaugural Research Day Most Informative and […]
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Enhanced Skills Program Virtual Open HouseJune 3, 2024The Enhanced Skills Program will be holding a virtual Open House on July 18, at 5:30pm PST. This will be an opportunity to connect with our Program Directors and Administrators across Category 1 and Category 2 programs. The agenda will include brief presentations from our programs, followed by individual break-out rooms so you can ask […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael BakerApril 29, 2024Sites: Fraser North, Providence Health. Best Part: The opportunity to teach & be taught by trainees, peers, patients & their loved ones. Favourite Song: Right now, Half A World Away by R.E.M. Favourite Past-Time: Hiking Outdoors, Reading Indoors. Favourite Restaurants in my Neighbourhood: Oidé Coffee in the morning, Grapes & Soda in the evening. Recommended […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jody AndersonApril 8, 2024Site: Victoria, BC What’s the best part about your job? I find that it fully stimulates both my head & my heart! Favourite song: Well, my favorite “theme song” to get my confidence up is Use the Force by Jamiroquai. I use it to pump me up before exams and it’s worked well so far! […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lauren DaleyMarch 18, 2024Site: St. Paul’s Hospital, St. John Hospice and Mt. St Joseph Hospital. What’s the best part about your job? Getting to experience the full breadth of the human experience (big ups and big downs) each and every day. Favourite song: Fast Car by Tracy Chapman. Favourite past-time activity: Beach walks with my 95 lb lap […]
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