Welcome to the 2023 Palliative ResidentsJuly 6, 2023Yesterday, we held the 2023 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: Liz Berry Wenna Deng Kevin Li Kirstin Moritz Emily Nguyen Tamar O’Shea Emily Wilkerson Also this year, […]
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Congratulations to the 2023 Graduates and Thank You Anoo!June 29, 2023Earlier this week we bid ado to our newly minted 2023 Palliative Care graduates. It has been such a privilege to support their learning and growth over the past year. Congratulations to Dr. Michael Baker Dr. Linda Hu Dr. Bre Irving Dr. Lucy Ni We also took the opportunity to celebrate and thank our outgoing […]
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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Linda HuJune 27, 2023Our FINAL residents spotlight on the 2023 graduates is shining on Dr. Linda Hu. We are so proud of her and how she has blossomed in her Palliative Care year. Keep reading to learn more about our final 2023 graduate! Favourite part about your residency experience so far: Definitely exploring BC, enjoying the beautiful nature […]
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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Lucy NiJune 26, 2023Favourite part of your residency experience so far: I have a wonderful cohort of five residents. We meet every other Wednesday on our academic day and we also have lots of fun socials together. Favourite song: The Street Where Wind Lives by pianist Yukiko Fanmura and erhu player Masao Sakashita. Favourite past-time activity: Reading. Favourite […]
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Research Day 2023 RecapJune 20, 2023To start off the week, we came together online and in-person at the Diamond Health Care Centre to learn about the exciting research happening in the Division. Thank you all of our presenters and participants for creating what was really a fun and informative day! There is lots of exciting research and opportunities on the […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Peter LouieJune 19, 2023Site: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice What’s the best part about your job? Working with supportive, innovative and dedicated colleagues who are constantly thinking outside the box to provide patient and family centered care. Favourite song: Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey Favourite past-time activity: Traveling, biking, diving. Favourite restaurant in your community: Sashimiya A book or […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alexander KmetJune 12, 20231. Site: Whitehorse, Yukon 2. What’s the best part about your job? Witnessing the beauty of human connection when the medical barriers are removed from the highway of life 3. Favourite song: Nutshell by Alice in Chains 4. Favourite past-time activity: Walking my dog in the woods with nobody else around. 5. Favourite restaurant in […]
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gil KimelJune 5, 2023It’s that time again our Faculty Spotlight. Today’s features Dr. Gil Kimel. Keep reading to learn more! Sites: PHC – St. Paul’s Hospital, MSJ and St. John Hospice (PHC) What’s the best part about your job? Learning about what matters most to my patients and their families and trying to help them achieve it […]
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Resident Spotlight: Dr. Bre IrvingMay 29, 2023My how has time flown by! It’s almost time to celebrate our next graduating residents! Before we do that, let’s restart the highlights! Without further adieu…keep reading to learn more about the amazing Dr. Bre Irving! Favourite part about your residency experience so far: All the learning, I have always been a curious nerd […]
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2023 Retreat RecapMay 2, 2023After a few months of planning, we gathered on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Squamish people for the 2023 Division Wellness Retreat. Our first group activity was a social dinner at Howe Sound Brewing. The next day over 20 faculty members from across BC and the Yukon came together to connect, learn and […]
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