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Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman on Receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman on being awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. The King Charles III Coronation Medal, marking King Charles III’s coronation in 2023 and awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to Canada. The medal highlights themes that both King Charles III and Canadians hold dear, including service, the… Read More >
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FIGO Cape Town 2025: Advancing Women’s Health Together
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) invites you to attend the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, taking place from October 5–9, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa. This premier global event will bring together over 8,000 delegates, including obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, nurses, advocates, decision-makers, and experts… Read More >
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Welcome to Dr. Justin McGinnis
Dr. Justin McGinnis is a Gynecologic Oncologist at Vancouver General Hospital. He is thrilled to be appointed into the role of Program Director for the Gynecologic Oncology Subspecialty Residency Training Program at UBC. We would like to offer a sincere thank you to Dr. Marette Lee for her leadership of the training program in her… Read More >
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Welcome to Dr. Elisabeth McClymont
Dr Elisabeth McClymont has joined the Department as an Assistant Professor in the UBC Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics. Dr McClymont completed her PhD in Reproductive and Developmental Science at UBC, followed by Postdoctoral Fellowships in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics at Université de Montréal and UBC. Additionally, she completed postdoctoral level work… Read More >
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DA Boyes Memorial Research Award
The DA Boyes Memorial Research Award competition is now open. This grant is open to all undergraduate, graduate and post graduate learners within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. At least one supervisor, who should be listed as the Primary Investigator (PI), should be a member of the Department. The deadline for submissions is 27 January 2025, 5pm PST. Please visit… Read More >
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Faculty of Medicine Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Lori Brotto and Francine Tessier who were recipients of the most recent round of Faculty of Medicine awards. Dr. Lori Brotto received a Distinguished Achievement Award in Overall Excellence – Senior Faculty which recognizes outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education and service. Dr. Francine Tessier received the Clinical Faculty Award… Read More >
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2024 VMDAS Annual Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Association Annual Awards. Dr Sarah Finlayson received the Special Service award. Dr Amy Jamieson received the Excellence in Early Career Award. Both faculty are members of the Division of Gynaecologic Oncology. Dr Lien Hoang from the Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine also… Read More >
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Dr. Isabelle Hardy receives 2024 Research Trainee Award
The Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Residency Program and Division of MFM would like to congratulate Dr. Isabelle Hardy on receiving 2024 Research Trainee Award from Michael Smith Health Research BC for her project entitled Consequences of preconception bariatric surgery for fetal size and pathological growth restriction: a linked population registry study. These awards support the… Read More >
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Dr. Robin Johnson – OBGYN Indigenous Advisor
Th Department is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Robin Johnson as our Indigenous Advisor Dr. Robin Johnson has a passion for advocacy and hopes her new role as Indigenous Advisor within the Department of OBGYN will promote equity in the provision of women’s gynecologic and perinatal care in our province in line with… Read More >
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Welcoming Dr. Tal Milman to the Gynaecologic Oncology Subspecialty Residency Program
Dr. Tal Milman is currently the Subspecialty Resident in Gynecologic Oncology at VGH. He grew up in Toronto after immigrating from Israel at a young age. After completing medical school and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Toronto he decided to make the inevitable jump the west coast for fellowship. He will… Read More >