Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia

Back to school means new beginnings. ✨ Hear from some new and returning UBC Medicine learners about why they decided to pursue their academic journey at UBC. https://bit.ly/4fO7ql2

Discover how UBC’s Indigenous and Black Student MD Admissions pathways are transforming medical education – and health. ➡️ bit.ly/3SMZG9g

On Monday, UBC Faculty of Medicine welcomed the largest MD class in its history – 328 new medical students who will be learning & training across the province. Congratulations to the future doctors! MD

“Representation is so important — it’s an essential part of culturally safe care.” https://bit.ly/3SMZG9g

This week, meet UBC’s Meghan MacGillivray and Donneil McNab and discover how they are inspiring future generations of Indigenous and Black youth to pursue their dream of becoming doctors.

Born at the start of the pandemic, Real-Time Virtual Support has transformed the landscape of virtual care in B.C.

Discover the important role UBC’s Dr. Kendall Ho and the UBC Digital Emergency Medicine team have played every step of the way. bit.ly/4d1Tfa1

Did You Know: Echocardiography is used to diagnose and manage many common heart conditions. 🫀 bit.ly/4cdFTXl

Explore how UBC Medicine’s Dr. Teresa Tsang is using artificial intelligence to enhance access to this essential technology for underserved communities.

What can we learn from inflammation? UBC Medicine’s Dr. Karim Khan shares his thoughts on anti-inflammatory medications via National Geographic (subscription). https://bit.ly/3LYopDr

Congratulations to UBC medical student Mariam Eji-Lasisi who was honoured with a 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award for her community leadership and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge! 🌟 🎉 https://bit.ly/4fMx6i6

For healthcare providers working in rural and remote regions of B.C., Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) has been a game changer. ➡️ bit.ly/4d1Tfa1

Hear from Drs. Harpreet Brar and Brydon Blacklaws and learn more about virtual care on the front lines.

“The integration of AI in cardiac imaging has transformative potential. It’s about ensuring equitable, timely and accurate diagnoses for patients regardless of where they live.” ➡️ bit.ly/4cdFTXl

Discover the inspiring story of how Dr. Teresa Tsang and her team at the UBC-VGH AI Echo Core Lab worked with Providence Health Care, Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc, industry partners and others to bring AI-powered cardiac imaging to rural, remote and Indigenous communities across B.C.

Happy Pride, Vancouver! 🎉 Today and everyday, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the UBC Faculty of Medicine! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today is Emancipation Day, marking the beginnings of the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1834. Celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black and Indigenous communities and reflect on and learn about the dark history of colonialism, segregation, and slavery in Canada.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OEkbmE

On World Lung Cancer Day, explore how Dr. Renelle Myers and her colleagues at the Breathomics Lab are investigating whether lung cancer could one day be detected with a simple and painless breath test. 🫁

Can your breath be used to detect lung cancer? - UBC Faculty of Medicine In the first laboratory of its kind in North America, UBC’s Dr. Renelle Myers is harnessing the power of breath in the hopes of saving more lives, sooner.

From choosing the right sunscreen to protecting yourself from wildfire smoke, UBC experts break down everything you need to stay healthy this summer. ➡️ bit.ly/4d3IW5K

Discover tips on exercising in the heat, encouraging outdoor play, safeguarding your hearing, shielding your eyes from UV rays, and more.

Your summer health questions answered - UBC Faculty of Medicine From choosing a sunscreen to protecting yourself from wildfire smoke, UBC experts break down what you need to know to stay healthy this summer.

From leading medical care to injury prevention, meet some of the UBC Medicine faculty members transforming health at the Olympic Games. 🇨🇦

🌟 Meet Dr. Mike Wilkinson, UBC clinical professor in sport and exercise medicine and Chief Medical Officer for Team Canada. Dr. Wilkinson will lead a team of 80 healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, sports physicians, chiropractors, and a nutritionist, ensuring top-notch care for our athletes. bit.ly/4c94kFq

🌟 Radiology plays a vital role in athlete care. At the Olympic Polyclinic, a 24-hour facility in the Olympic Village, Dr. Bruce Forster, UBC radiology professor, will diagnose and treat injuries, overseeing care for athletes, spectators, and volunteers. bit.ly/4c94kFq

🌟 In his sixth consecutive Olympic Games, Dr. Babak Shadgan will serve as Medical Director for Olympic wrestling. He’ll manage pre-competition medical exams, wrestler treatment, doping control, and injury research. bit.ly/3WFnNZR

Best of luck to all UBC athletes competing and heartfelt thanks to our volunteers for their incredible support at the 2024 Olympic Games!

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly. On World Drowning Prevention Day, hear from UBC expert Dr. Ian Pike as he debunks myths about drowning and shares top tips to keep you and your kids safe around water. 🛟

There’s more to water safety than lifejackets. Know how to keep your kids safe this summer. UBC injury prevention expert Dr. Ian Pike shares top tips to keep you and your kids safe this summer

Hundreds of wildfires are now burning across BC & Canada, forcing evacuations and covering communities with smoke and ash. https://bit.ly/3xZADIR

We spoke with respiratory medicine expert Dr. Chris Carlsten about the health risks of wildfire smoke & how to protect yourself.

Virtual care on the front lines. 🩺 bit.ly/4d1Tfa1

“We’ve shown that by working in partnership — and with the right technological infrastructure in place — we can bridge geographical divides and help ensure all patients in B.C. have access to the care they need, no matter where they’re located on the map,” shares UBC’s Dr. Dean Johnston.

Read the inspiring story of how Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) — an innovative partnership between UBC Medicine, the Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc, the First Nations Health Authority and others — is helping to save lives and transform healthcare for rural, remote and Indigenous communities across B.C.

This summer, let kids explore and challenge themselves outdoors! Risky play has physical, emotional, social and cognitive benefits, says UBC Medicine’s Dr. Mariana Brussoni.

Explore how parents can encourage risky play, while balancing safety, in this Q&A. ➡️ bit.ly/4dcxBzT

Congratulations to Dr. Hadal El-Hadi (UBC SPPH) on receiving the Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award for her work to address systemic inequities in health care. 🌟 https://bit.ly/3W1qoLM

2024 CMA Awards Recipients The 2024 CMA Award winners are doctors Fields, Moineau, Vipond, Graham, McFarlane, Ashdown , El-Hadi, Sediqzadah , Shukalek , Bondzi-Simpson , Mah & Arfaie  as well as Lotus Alphonsus.

Heat alerts across much of western Canada this week. 🚨 Hear from UBC’s Dr. Michael Koehle on how to tell if it’s safe to exercise outside and what to do when conditions become extreme during heat waves and wildfire season. bit.ly/4cU69Xn

Finding the right depression medication can be a difficult journey of trial and error. ➡️ bit.ly/3VVgNWU

UBC researchers are exploring a promising solution: pharmacogenomic testing, which can better match patients with effective treatments based on their genes. With new funding from GenomeBC, the team is studying how the testing could be implemented in B.C. for more patient-centered depression care.

Learn more about how pharmacogenomic testing could help people with depression in our Q&A with Drs. Jehannine (J9) Austin and Shahzad Ghanbarian.

🌞 From Prince George, Victoria, Kelowna, and Vancouver – summer is in full swing across the province! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy season! 🌻🏖️

Sun’s out, sunscreen on! ☀️🧴 But should you use spray or lotion? What’s best for acne-prone skin? And how much do you need to apply?

Read this Q&A with Dr. Monica Li from UBC’s Department of Dermatology and Skin Sciences as she debunks common sunscreen myths and shares expert tips on choosing the right sunscreen. https://bit.ly/3VTIxet

Discover how University of British Columbia MD grads Marco Law and Peter Nguyen’s experience as paramedics helped shape their medical journeys as they prepare for residencies in anesthesiology and family medicine. via Global News.

Think medical school is hard? Try finishing it while you’re working as a paramedic | Globalnews.ca Two of B.C.'s newest doctors are preparing to start their new careers. Incredibly, they both completed medical school while working as paramedics.

It’s time for blood sugar management to go beyond counting carbs. New UBC Medicine research in Cell Metabolism (Cell Press) shows fats & proteins can trigger insulin production too, paving the way for tailored nutrition for conditions like , obesity & cancer. https://bit.ly/3zp5tLh