Dr Nancy Kent Awarded the Clinical Faculty Award for Career Excellence in Clinical Teaching
May 19, 2015
The Department would like to congratulate Dr Nancy Kent on being awarded the Clinical Faculty Awards for Career Excellence in Clinical Teaching. This award recognizes senior Clinical Faculty members who have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching over the course of their careers. Read More >
UBC to have the first Fellowship in Family Planning in Canada
May 4, 2015
Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Abortion & reproductive Education (CARE) Program at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics at the University of British Columbia, has successfully obtained a Fellowship in Family Planning opportunity for Vancouver. As fellowship director, Dr. Fitzsimmons […] Read More >
UBC Obstetrics and Gynaecology 15th Annual Academic Day 2015
April 29, 2015
Our 15th annual Academic Day was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Chan Auditorium in the Child and Family Research Institute. Fourteen trainees had the opportunity to present their work as a paper presentation, and there was a record-breaking 12 poster presentations! Faculty abstracts were displayed to showcase the research done in 2014 […] Read More >
Dr Dianne Miller Receives 2015 Virginia Greene Leadership Award
April 28, 2015
We would like to congratulate Dr Dianne Miller, Division Head for Gynecologic Oncology, who recently received the 2015 Virginia Greene Leadership Award for her leadership in the field of ovarian cancer. This prestigious award, presented by Ovarian Cancer Canada, recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution to the advancement of awareness, knowledge transfer, support, and research in […] Read More >
Community of Practice Session – April 24
April 21, 2015
“Time Management & Time Efficiency – making the most of the time you have” Friday, April 24 8:00 – 9:00am Diamond Health Care Centre, Room 6201 In preparation for this session, please give some thought to and bring with you: Your ideas about the main deterrents/obstacles to completion of your tasks Any effective strategies […] Read More >
The Women’s Health Research Institute is excited to announce the winners of the 2015 Nelly Auersperg Awards: Dr. Mohamed Bedaiwy and Dr. Flora Teng.
April 21, 2015
Dr. Bedaiwy’s research focuses on exploring the potential use of gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, as an alternative to medical therapy. Dr. Teng’s research is in the development and pilot testing of a contraception decision tool for Canadians and generate evidence-based women-centered recommendations tailored to individual preferences. About […] Read More >
The 8th Annual Lectureship in Female Pelvic Surgery – May 13, 2015 at St Paul’s Hospital Lecture Theatre 1500 and broadcast to sites Province-wide
April 16, 2015
This year’s guest lecturer, Dr. Mark Slack will be speaking on the topic of “Why do operations fail? Patient, procedure or practitioner?” About Dr. Mark Slack Dr. Mark Slack qualified in Johannesburg at the University of the Witwatersrand. He then completed his postgraduate training at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur hospital. He […] Read More >
Dr Dorothy Shaw to receive The Canadian Society of Physician Executives (CSPE) Excellence in Medical Leadership Award
April 16, 2015
The Excellence in Medical Leadership Award is presented annually to a physician who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and mentorship of medical leaders in the field of health services leadership and management. Congratulations and kudos goes to Dr. Dorothy Shaw, Vice-President, Medical Affairs, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. Dr. Shaw is […] Read More >
Dr Brian Fitzsimmons Sponsored to Attend Exxcellence in Women’s Health Research Course
April 7, 2015
Dr. Brian Fitzsimmons was sponsored to attend a week-long “Exxcellence in Women’s Health Research course” sponsored by the Family Planning Fellowship in Orlando. Below is a photo of Dr. Fitzsimmons pictured with Dr. David Grimes and Dr. Ken Schulz. Read More >
The Department Welcomes the New MFM Fellowship Director
March 25, 2015
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is pleased to introduce Dr Francine Tessier as the new MFM Fellowship Director starting 1 April 2015. Francine is taking over from Dr Nancy Kent who has done a great job as the Fellowship Director for the last 5 years. We thank Nancy for her hard work and […] Read More >