News

Information and updates for medical staff
Oct 2021

Dr. James Lan recipient of a 2021 MSFHR Scholar Award

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The PHC Department of Medicine is pleased to report that Dr. James Lan, Division of Nephrology, has been named a 2021 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Scholar Award recipient Read More »

Dr. Anita Palepu, UBC & PHC DOM Department Head, inducted as a 2021 Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow
Oct 2021

Dr. Anita Palepu, UBC & PHC DOM Department Head, inducted as a 2021 Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow

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Dr. Anita Palepu, UBC & PHC Department head and Professor (Division of General Internal Medicine) has been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Induction into Read More »

Sep 2021

Medical Staff and the new St. Paul’s Hospital

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Opioid Stewardship Program
Sep 2021

Opioid Stewardship Program

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Prescription opioid misuse and dependence has become an increasing problem and is linked to an array of negative consequences including addiction, overdose, and mortality. Although most chronic opioids are prescribed Read More »

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic
Sep 2021

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic

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This project involves the creation of a rapid assessment clinical pathway for patients with concerning lung nodules or radiologic signs of thoracic malignancy. In partnership with the Department of Radiology, Read More »