Category: News

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Resident Workshop & Mentorship Pilot Program

We excited to partner with the PHSA Alumni QI team to launch the QIPS Resident Workshop & Mentorship Pilot Program! This initiative provides residents with practical tools and guided mentorship to develop skills in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, supporting safer, higher-quality patient care. Sign up by January 9! What’s included: A virtual workshop on […]

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PGME Scholar Day 2025: Celebrating Resident Research Excellence

On October 16, 2025, the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office hosted the inaugural PGME Scholar Day, highlighting the outstanding scholarly work of our postgraduate trainees. The event featured 21 resident-led presentations in research, quality improvement, and innovation, showcasing the depth of talent within our community. Presentations explored topics such as artificial intelligence and large language […]

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Upcoming events for residents

Explore a range of upcoming sessions designed to help you prepare for independent practice, strengthen your teaching skills or pursue a career in clinician science, these events offer practical, hands-on guidance.  Register Now: PGME Scholar Day We are excited to announce the first PGME Scholar Day on October 16, 2025, this initiative highlights the outstanding […]

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Announcing the first PGME Scholar Day — submit your abstract by July 31

Residents are encouraged to submit their abstracts by July 31  for the chance to present at the first PGME Scholar Day on October 16, 2025! This new event gives you the opportunity to showcase your research, quality improvement, and other scholarly work and connect with peers and faculty to receive valuable feedback. To apply: Download […]

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Congratulations to the 2025 PGME Program Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 PGME Program Award recipients for all their hard work! Each year PGME recognizes the excellence of many of the faculty and staff involved in our programs for their impact on education and learning at UBC. Award recipients are selected for their incredible program leadership, support of the program and other facets […]

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Spotlight: Dr. Noa Mallek, Transition into Practice Faculty Lead

Tell us about yourself and your work as the Faculty Lead for Transition into Practice. I am a community ophthalmologist in Vancouver and North Vancouver with an interest in outreach to vulnerable populations. As the Faculty Lead for Transition into Practice (TIP), I focus on preparing residents for practice by designing curriculum on career development, […]

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Spotlight: Dr. Joseph Leung, Resident Research Co-lead

Tell us about yourself and your work as the Faculty Co-lead for Research. I am an adult endocrinologist at VGH, with a focus on adolescent patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care. My other area of subspecialty is post-solid organ transplant care and islet cell transplantation. As the Resident Research Co-lead with PGME (along with […]

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New Name Announcement: Resident Counselling and Peer Support Office

We are excited to announce that the UBC Resident Wellness Office has changed its name to the Resident Counselling and Peer Support Office (RCAPS Office). After a decade of supporting various aspects of Resident wellbeing, we have reflected on our mission and purpose. This name change aims to reflect our commitment to addressing the broader […]

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AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap Between ADHD & Residency

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder which functionally impairs levels of inattention or hyperactive-impulsive behavior, affects roughly 4% to 6% of adults according to the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC). Though reported rates of diagnosed ADHD in medicine are lower than other mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and burnout, the […]

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