One in five adult Canadians do not have a family doctor.

UBC Medicine clinical professor Dr. Goldis Mitra, who co-authored the study, says B.C. needs to reduce paperwork, improve electronic medical records and support family practices.

via BIV News biv.com/news/economy-l…

Meet some of the many incredible #UBCMedicine graduates and discover some of their favourite UBC moments. bit.ly/3WH5oMw

#UBCGrad #Classof2024

On day of #UBCgrad MD Hooding Ceremony, our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 who has worked tirelessly over the past 4 years, culminating in recital of the Hippocratic Oath together at the Ceremony. Best wishes to the next phase of the journey! #MedEd UBC Medicine

.UBC IRES PhD student and surgical resident Dr. Annie Lalande co-led a pilot which introduced plant-based and sustainable food choices to patients at Vancouver General Hospital.

via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/life/article-h…

Happy #FamilyDoctorDay to all the family physicians across B.C. and beyond! Thank you for your commitment and dedication in keeping patients and communities healthy today and every day. 💙🩺

#BCFamilyDoctorDay

Congratulations to @UBCMedicine researchers Drs. Bernie Eigl & @DrOlsonOncolog who were honoured with 2024 Clinical Trials BC Awards for their outstanding contributions to the clinical trials community in B.C. & beyond: bit.ly/3K7MkPU👏

#ClinicalTrialsDay BC Cancer Provincial Health Services Authority

VIDEO: UBC Medicine clinical professor Dr. Dr. Melissa Lem discussed the health impacts of wildfire smoke.

via CTV News bc.ctvnews.ca/video/c2923640…

A UBC team is launching a new #immunoengineering training program to prepare students for Canada’s growing bioeconomy. 🧫

Learn more about ImmunoE, led by Dr. Peter Zandstra, which was just awarded a $1.65M NSERC / CRSNG CREATE grant: bit.ly/3wBL44D

A new UBC Faculty of Medicine Medical Education Centre at Richmond Hospital is now complete, with advanced simulation labs and interactive learning spaces. Learn how the centre will continue to enhance the experiences of #UBC medical students & trainees.💉 einpresswire.com/article/711939…

Precision medicine for Parkinson's disease. 🧬 New
npj Journals research from Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging is shedding light on how genetics & pesticide exposure intersect in #ParkinsonsDisease — laying the groundwork for earlier detection and tailored prevention strategies. bit.ly/3K4NqMA

Discover how UBC researchers are developing innovative immunotherapies for children with common food allergies like nuts, egg, fish, milk, wheat and more. 🐟🥚🥛🌾 bit.ly/44xJ9KP

#SublingualImmunotherapy #FoodAllergyAwarenessMonth

Dr. Taru Manyanga (Taru M UBC Department of Physical Therapy) is bringing together youth and community partners in northern B.C. to co-create sustainable interventions for promoting youth physical activity. 🏊🏃🏋️🚴
Learn more. ➡️ bit.ly/44I1MvD

The website, It's My Choice, developed by UBC Medicine PhD student Kate Wahl, helps users identify the abortion option that suits their values and circumstances.

via CityNews Vancouver vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/08/can…

B.C. has re-criminalized public drug use.

Re-criminalization without expanding the availability of safe drug-use sites or taking other measures is 'three steps back,' says UBC's School of Population and Public Health professor Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes.

via The New York Times nytimes.com/2024/05/07/wor…

The world’s most used depression guidelines are getting an update thanks to a national team led by UBC's Dr. Raymond Lam. The #CANMAT guidelines emphasize #PersonalizedCare & new treatment tools to achieve better outcomes for people living with depression. bit.ly/4dtHM3X

AUDIO: UBC Medicine research fellow Dr. John-Jose Nunez discussed a new AI model, which he co-developed, that can accurately predict if a person receiving cancer care will require mental health services during their treatment journey.

via CBC Radio cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Congratulations to the @UBCMedicine recipients of funding from UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund! 🎉 bit.ly/3ykplhO

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering , ICORD, Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, UBC OSOT, Bill Miller, UBC Equity & Inclusion

#DidYouKnow : 600,000 Canadian children are impacted by #FoodAllergy 🍴

UBC’s Dr. Edmond Chan is developing innovative immunotherapies to help kids overcome these challenges — and new research offers a safe path for older and high-risk children. bit.ly/44xJ9KP