News & Honours

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. Karim Qayumi: Revolutionizing Medical Training with Virtual Education

Dr. Karim Qayumi: Revolutionizing Medical Training with Virtual Education

The groundbreaking work of Dr. Karim Qayumi, a professor of surgery, is making a global impact in medical education.

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 […]

2024 Year-End Newsletter

2024 Year-End Newsletter

We are delighted to share the 2024 Year-End Newsletter > in recognition of the accomplishments and successes of the UBC Department of Surgery.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Austin Heffernan

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Austin Heffernan

Austin, a second-year resident in the UBC Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has been deeply engaged in otolaryngology research for years, beginning in medical school and continuing through his residency. A familiar face at the UBC Department of Surgery’s Chung Research Days for the past three years, Austin exemplifies dedication to both clinical excellence […]

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Michael Guo
30th Chung Research Day – November 4, 2024
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.

2024 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients

2024 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients

Clinical Faculty Awards Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. Congratulations to our 2024 recipients from the Department of Surgery: Dr. Rebecca Warburton – Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty​ Dr. Ashutosh Singhal – Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence […]