Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Dr. Nadine Caron is being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of her transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice. Read the UBC Faculty of Medicine story here.
Chung Research Day
Join us on November 4, 2024 for a day-long academic session (virtual and in-person options) followed by a reception. Our Chung Lecturer this year is Dr. Susan Mackinnon.
Surgery Staff Team Health Challenge
Staff in the Department of Surgery had a fantastic time participating in the 2023 Team Health Challenge
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Annie Lalande
Dr. Annie Lalande, a UBC General Surgery Resident, is pursuing her PhD at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, focusing on the role of food in healthcare for patient and planetary health.
In Memoriam of Dr. Gordon Bruce Thompson
Dr. Gordon Bruce Thompson, MD, FRCSC Feb 6, 1925 – Sept. 24, 2022 Professor and Head Emeritus, Division of Neurosurgery Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia By Dr. Felix Durity It is with deep remorse that the Department of Surgery announces the death of Dr. Gordon Thompson, who, after a short illness, passed away […]
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Lucas Streith
Dr. Lucas Streith is a PGY3 in the UBC General Surgery Residency program
Dr. Paul Dubord – Order of Canada Appointee
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Dubord, who has recently been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Dr. Dubord is a member of the Branch for Global Surgical Care’s Advisory Committee. He is being recognized for his contributions to ophthalmology and for his tireless humanitarian work on the international stage, notably in India. Considered one […]