Many residents experience impostor syndrome. There are numerous Reddit threads and other residency focused online communities dedicated to discussing the experiences of impostor syndrome among residents. What can be done to address impostor syndrome? David Roche, elite ultrarunner and coach, discusses impostor syndrome within high performance populations. As David mentions: ” there is no light […]
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Self-talk is the stream of unspoken thoughts that we constantly have in our head. Taking control of this self-talk to frame negative thoughts into constructive thoughts can be beneficial in reducing stress and enhancing your performance as you work towards your goals. Ultrarunner and certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology […]
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Read about recognizing warning signs of depression in residents. If you think you or a peer needs support, please consider making an appointment to see an RWO counsellor, or have a look at the resources section of our website to look at other supports you have available to you.
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By Laura Abbott | April 15, 2019 Alan Tung is on a mission to make breathing tube insertion easier. As a fourth-year UBC anesthesia resident, he has performed many intubations – a life-saving procedure that involves inserting a breathing tube to allow a patient to breathe via ventilator. He and his colleagues are often performing […]
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The man was brought to the Emergency Department from the nearby airport. He was agitated, confused and feverish. His heart rate was alarmingly high. The team of University of British Columbia residents responsible for treating him sprang into action. First, they had to make a diagnosis without the patient’s history, and only symptoms. Was it […]
Read MoreDuring her first years in medical school at UBC, Kathryn Darras remembers her excitement at discovering radiology. As a highly-visual learner, she knew that the specialty was a perfect fit for her. After finishing her UBC radiology residency, Dr. Darras is now a nuclear medicine fellow using technology to share her enthusiasm for radiology with […]
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Five graduate students and two medical residents from the Faculty of Medicine are among nine recipients of this year’s Friedman Award for Scholars in Health. The award supports learning and research opportunities for graduate students or medical residents working in the broad area of health, to bring new perspectives to their education and further their […]
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How UBC’s province-wide medical program is helping inspire doctors to practise in all corners of B.C. Her conviction grew stronger with every step she planted on the familiar forest floors of Smithers, B.C. “At that moment, I knew that this was where I was supposed to live and create a life for myself,” says Mallory […]
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