Geoff Cundiff Elected as Vice President of the American Urogynecologic Society
October 5, 2016
Dr. Geoff Cundiff began his 1 year term as Vice President of the American Urogynecologic Society at the Annual Clinical Meeting in Denver, September 26-28th. The American Urogynecologic Society is the preeminent organization representing the sub-specialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in North America. Read More >
Evelyn Maan receives the 2016 UBC President’s Service Award for Excellence
October 3, 2016
The Department is very proud to announce that Evelyn Maan received one of only five President’s Services Awards in 2016. The award acknowledges staff who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements. Evelyn is originally from Hamilton Ontario where she began her nursing career before moving to BC in […] Read More >
Dr Peter Leung Receives Mentorship Award
October 3, 2016
The Department would like to congratulate Dr Peter Leung for receiving the 2016 John McNeill Excellent in Health Research Mentorship Award. This award recognizes faculty members at any stage in their academic career, in any of UBC’s health-related disciplines, who have formally been identified as mentors and who exemplify a deep commitment to fostering the professional […] Read More >
Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk – Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, BC Women’s
September 20, 2016
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk as Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, effective September 1, 2016. Dr. van Schalkwyk has been the interim Head for the last year. She has been on staff at BC Women’s, Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital since 2005, and is […] Read More >
New Fellow in Gynaecologic Oncology
September 14, 2016
We would like to introduce Dr Lily Eghdami as the new Fellow in Gynaecologic Oncology. However, Lily is not a new face in the Department as she is a graduate of our residency program. We wish her well during the two year fellowship. Read More >
Gisèle Bourgeois-Law – Medical Education Research Grant Recipient for 2016
August 15, 2016
Dr Bourgeois-Law has been awarded a medical education research grant to support her PhD work on the topic of ‘Barriers in Addressing Remediation for Practicing Physicians’ through Maastricht University. This grant supports quality research in postgraduate medical education and continuing professional development. Each year, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada supports researchers […] Read More >
Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Award
August 15, 2016
We would like to congratulate Liz McClymont on receiving the best young investigator award at the Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynaecology http://www.idsog.org/ (IDSOG) Meeting held in Annapolis recently. Liz is a Master’s student in the RDS Program https://obgyn.ubc.ca/education/graduate-studies/. Liz is pictured with Dr Phil Heine, the MFM Division Head at Duke University and […] Read More >
Welcome Dr. Roopan Gill to the Fellowship in Family Planning Advanced Training Program
July 11, 2016
Welcome Dr. Roopan Gill to the Fellowship in Family Planning Advanced Training Program. This program is the first of its kind in Canada. Program Director Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons and Assistant Program Director Dr. Regina Renner are thrilled have Roopan as the first fellow in the program. Read More >
Appointment Announcement: Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute, BCW
July 5, 2016
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Brotto to the position of Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, effective July 1, 2016. Dr. Brotto has a PhD in Psychology from UBC. She also trained at the University of Washington where she completed a one-year internship […] Read More >
Congratulations to Dr Dorothy Shaw – Order of Canada
July 4, 2016
We are proud to announce that Dr Dorothy Shaw, a Clinical Professor in the Department, is among 5 B.C. residents appointed as Officers to the Order of Canada. Dr. Shaw was appointed for her significant contributions internationally. She is recognized for her publications and advocacy efforts to advance women’s rights and improve the health of […] Read More >