Rapid Access Clinic reduces patient wait times, improves diagnosis
A new clinic model at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in BC’s Okanagan region, has led to earlier diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers while also reducing overtime staffing costs, a new UBC study shows.
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Southern Medical Program Students Recognize Teaching Excellence
The Southern Medical Program Excellence (SMP) Awards recognize faculty, staff, tutors, and mentors for their exceptional contributions to medical education across the program’s education sites. The entire award process including nomination and selection is completely undertaken by SMP students. On behalf of the SMP, congratulations to the 2017 honourees and thank you for your esteemed […]
SMP Alumni Check-In : Kasia Wieckowski
Dr. Kasia Wieckowski Southern Medical Program Class of 2015 Rural Family Practice Resident PGY2, Lethbridge, Alberta Tell us about your current training As a rural family practice resident, my day typically includes a little bit of everything. When not on a specialty rotation, I start my day rounding on my inpatients and performing small day […]
Workshops at a glance: July 5, 2017
Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.
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Dr. Leia-Stephen Receives UBC Department of Surgery Award
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Surgery acknowledged Dr. Maureen Leia-Stephen, Kamloops surgeon and Clinical Instructor with the H. Rocke Robertson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Surgical Teaching. The annual award spotlights a UBC clinical faculty member for outstanding teaching contributions to the MD Undergraduate Program as regarded by medical students. In addition to […]
Welcome Dr. Kevin Oswald
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Oswald as the new Clinical Skills Co-Course Director based at the Clinical Academic Campus at Kelowna General Hospital. Dr. Oswald practices family and hospitalist medicine in Vernon and is a clinical instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice. Dr. Oswald completed […]
Workshops at a glance: June 21, 2017
Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.
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Student Research Presentations
June to August, 2017
Donate with the UBC Okanagan Partners for Life team on June 24
On Saturday, June 24, the UBC Okanagan Partners for Life Team is hosting an adopt-a-clinic date at the Kelowna Blood Clinic (1865 Dilworth Drive). The team is looking to fill 20 appointments between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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