COVID-19 – Information for Staff and Faculty

VIRTUAL ROUNDS

This is a reminder of how to access OBGYN rounds.  Please visit the Rounds webpage and scroll down to the schedule.  Go to the date you want to view and click on the round blue/green icon.  This will take you to a new page and the webex link is there.  Click on that.

For those of you who want to view recorded rounds please visit our on demand page. You will need a password: obgynrounds.  It normally takes a few days for the recording to be uploaded.

ACADEMIC DAY

Unfortunately this year we have had to cancel this event.

SURGICAL ANATOMY WORKSHOP

Unfortunately this has been postponed until further notice.

13th ANNUAL LECTURESHIP IN PELVIC RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Unfortunately this event has been postponed until further notice.

RESIDENCY PROGRAM UPDATE

Click here for an update on how the program will be dealing with residents during this time.

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

As we continue with social distancing the best way to conduct business is virtually. We have also increased our videoconferencing capability, however, having a large number of individual participants on calls presents its own challenges. In order to book a virtual meeting please visit the MEDIT site for information on Zoom.

IT SUPPORT

The helpdesk continues to operate and can be reached at 1.877.266.0666  (option 2 for VC support, option 3 for room booking support, and mainline for other IT issues) or medit.servicedesk@ubc.ca.  Please be aware that phone lines may be overwhelmed, so emailing the service desk will be the quickest way to contact the resources you need.

 Other instructions can be found in the guide to working off campus. Additional details on IT services can be found on MedNet and on the UBC IT website.

 VPN

Our VPN capacity has been increased dramatically. However, we are dealing with a volume situation we have never experienced before. VPN is only needed for some of our applications (e.g., Peoplesoft, PAT, Workspace), so to ensure everyone can get access when needed, please:

  • Only use it when you need it and then disconnect – If a UBC application is not working or lagging, close the program and VPN and try again.
  • Do not stream video or music while connected to the VPN – When you are on VPN, all communications to/from your device go via UBC Vancouver Campus, using up VPN and network capacity.
  • Switch off VPN while videoconferencing.

RESEARCH

​The Research Office has pulled together the information from the various research institutes into one place for your convenience.  Please click here for further information.