OBGYN Faculty Honoured in UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025

We are delighted to share that four faculty members from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology have been recognized with UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025.

Our award recipients:

Dr. Roxana Geoffrion
Dr. James Hayward
Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk
Dr. Fariba Mohtashami
  • Dr. Roxana Geoffrion
    Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty
  • Dr. James Hayward
    Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching (Early Career)
  • Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk
    Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching (Mid-Career)
  • Dr. Fariba Mohtashami
    Continuing Professional Development Award for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD

These achievements reflect the strength, expertise, and collaborative spirit of our department. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues for their remarkable contributions in mentoring, teaching, and continuing professional development.

Read the full announcement on the Faculty of Medicine website.

Award Ceremony Highlights:

Photos from the awards ceremony held on 14 October 2025 have been added below. The images show Dr. Roxana Geoffrion, Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk, and Dr. Fariba Mohtashami receiving their awards at the event. Please join us in congratulating them again for this well-deserved recognition.

Dr. Roxanna Geoffrion receiving Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty
Dr. Julie van Schalkwyk receiving Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching (Mid-Career)
Dr. Fariba Mohtashami receiving Continuing Professional Development Award for Distinguished Service to CME/CPD