News

Information and updates for medical staff
Sep 2022

Featured in PHC News: “Dr. Janet Simons is a 2022 Choosing Wisely® Champion!”

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​ In 2019 we told you about a doctor making a difference in the lives of patients at St. Paul’s Hospital for their work in reducing the number of daily blood draws. That was Dr. Janet Simons, Co-Medical Director, Clinical Informatics, and Internal Medicine Physician at Providence Health Care. And while we knew at the time that Read More »

Sep 2022

Dr. Patrick Boyle (University of Washington) presenting at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) Seminar Series on October 21, 2022

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  Dr. Patrick Boyle, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, will be visiting Vancouver from to give an in person talk at the HLI Seminar Series from 11:30 to 12:30 on October 21st. Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Location: Gourlay Conference Room, St. Paul’s Hospital   About the HLI Friday Seminar Read More »

Jun 2022

Congratulations to the UBC Department of Medicine recipients of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

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Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone. The UBC Department of Medicine would like to congratulate the very deserving members of the Department of Read More »

Jun 2022

Remembering Dr. Lindsay Lawson

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our respected friend and colleague, Dr. Lindsay Lawson on June 9, 2022. She was 76. Dr. Lawson grew up in Victoria and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology at the University of Victoria before obtaining her medical degree from McGill University in 1974.  She Read More »

Jun 2022

UBC Department of Medicine Annual Faculty & Staff Awards Presentation 2022

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Join us on June 9, 2022 for the UBC Department of Medicine Annual Faculty & Staff Awards Presentation The 2022 UBC Department of Medicine Faculty and Staff Awards Presentation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:30am via Zoom   Each year, the UBC Department of Medicine honors faculty and staff members who Read More »