Women’s Health Research Seminar Series 2023-2024: Improving Women’s Healthcare Through Research
Join the 2023-2024 PWHR Women’s Health Research Seminar Series, a platform dedicated to exploring ground-breaking research that is driving advances in healthcare for women, trans and non-binary people. Whether they are immersed in bench work to advance basic science, at the bedside, or engage with the broader health, social, and economic policies and systems that […] Read More
2023 Division of Gynaecologic Oncology Research Award Recipient
The Division of Gynaecologic Oncology announces the recipient of the 2023 Gynaecologic Oncology Research Awards funded by the Research Endowment. We would like to thank all of the applicants for their outstanding proposals. The results are now in and funding will be awarded for one project. Dr. Jennifer Pors – The Spectrum of Estrogen Receptor […] Read More
Welcoming Dr. Rahana Harjee to the Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Subspecialty Residency Program!
Rahana completed both her medical school and Obstetrics and Gynaecology residency at the University of British Columbia. She has a wide range of interests in the field including medical and elective oocyte cryopreservation, as well as recurrent pregnancy loss. Outside of work, you can often find her indulging in both medical and reality TV shows, […] Read More
Dr.Ahmad Badeghiesh Joins the Advanced Training in Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery!
Ahmad Badeghiesh obtained his MD degree in 2011 from Umm Al Qura University in Saudi Arabia. He then completed his master’s degree in public health in 2015 at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University, followed by a fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and […] Read More
Congratulations to World’s Challenge Challenge Gold Medal Winners!
A huge congratulations to Piper Scott-Fiddler and Samantha Martin-Ferris, who recentlywon first prize at the World’s Challenge Challenge Global Final! Piper and Samantha are Master’s students in the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences graduate program. The World’s Challenge Challenge asks student participants to think big and come up with an idea to make our world a better place. Samantha […] Read More
Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman on receiving UBC National Research Prize
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine announces the recipients of the UBC National Research Prizes, recognizing three of Canada’s leading researchers in heart health, brain health and cancer. The tenth annual Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is awarded to Dr. David Huntsman for his outstanding accomplishments and influence in advancing the global […] Read More
Congratulations to David Huntsman on Receiving 2023 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone. David Huntsman is one of the 2023 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award recipients in the category […] Read More
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Residency Program welcomes Oisin Coll and Isabelle Hardy!
Dr. Oisin Coll (left) grew up in Ireland and Calgary. He graduated from University of Alberta school of medicine in 2005. He completed the UBC Obstetrics and Gynecology residence program in 2010. He has worked for 13 years as a generalist obstetrician/gynecologist with an interest in high-risk obstetrics, at Burnaby Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital, […] Read More
In Memory of Dr. Anthony M Perks DPhil DSc
It is with great sadness that we remember Dr. Anthony Perks, a beloved member of the University of British Columbia (UBC) community. Born in Gloucester on August 21, 1931, Dr. Perks inherited the title of Baron of Corcomroe in Ireland. He passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 91 in Vancouver, leaving […] Read More
Dr. Kimberly Stewart and Dr. Aro Kan recognized as residents for outstanding service and exceptional patient care by VMDAS
The Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association (VMDAS) held its inaugural Resident Physicians Recognition & Appreciation Event on May 29th at Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Kimberly Stewart and Dr. Aro Kan were among this year’s 51 residents who received certificates honoring their outstanding contributions. More details on VMDAS website. Read More
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