Liana Polsinelli recognized with UBC Postgraduate Medical Education Program Administrator Award
Annabel Gravely Recipient of the Dr. Nis Schmidt History of Surgery Prize

Annabel Gravely Recipient of the Dr. Nis Schmidt History of Surgery Prize

Discover the topic of Annabel’s talk and about the prize.

Dr. Paris Ann Ingledew Recognized by the AFMC for Innovation in Medical Education

Dr. Paris Ann Ingledew Recognized by the AFMC for Innovation in Medical Education

Dr. Paris-Ann Ingledew has been recognized by the Association for Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) with the AFMC John Ruedy Award for Innovation In Medical Education. Dr. Ingledew is a Clinical Professor in the UBC Department of Surgery and a the Department Head of Radiation Oncology at the Vancouver Cancer Centre. She is the […]

Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]