Brendan Leonard just wrote a piece for his blog about how and why we can make an active choice to choose wonder in our daily lives over that voice in our heads that suggests disappointment, pessimism, and being generally unimpressed. Brendan Leonard is a writer, blogger, climber, ultrarunner, general outdoor adventurer, and recovered alcoholic. His […]
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Call for proposals to Creating Space 10, a National Health Humanities Conference in Vancouver April 17-18, 2020. The theme is What’s in a Word: Exploring the Multiple Meanings of Humanism in Contemporary Healthcare and Health Professions Education. All residents are warmly invited by the Canadian Association for Health Humanities (CAHH). Please consider submitting! Or […]
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On Monday November 11th at 11am, which marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, we traditionally take a minute of silence to reflect and give respect to the many Canadians who have made sacrifices in armed conflicts around the world. The impacts of war have had affects on the medical profession- […]
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Depression can be scary and very challenging to live with, and affects millions of people worldwide. The Word Health Organization explains depression and advocates for getting help when needed.
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We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 4th Annual UBC Postgraduate Faculty and Staff Wellness Award that was presented at the 12th Annual Resident Talent Night that took place on September 26th, 2019. The UBC Postgraduate Faculty and Staff Wellness Award honours faculty and staff members in Postgraduate Medical Education who demonstrate leadership in resident […]
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The 12th Annual Resident Talent Night took place last week at the Medical Student and Alumni Centre! A great time was had by all, enjoying some beautiful photos and paintings in the artwork display before watching a large display of talent from residents, alumni, and even the Executive Associate Dean of Education, Dr. Roger Wong. […]
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Many people experience imposter syndrome during their residency training. The way Imposter Syndrome is experienced can differ based on a number of different factors, including gender. This gendered experience of Imposter Syndrome is not specific to medicine; other communities such as female endurance athletes experience Imposter Syndrome as a result of factors on both on […]
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The 4th Annual UBC Postgraduate Faculty and Staff Wellness Award honours faculty and staff members in Postgraduate Medical Education who demonstrate leadership in resident wellness. This award recognizes faculty and staff members located at any site across the province. Do you know a faculty and/or staff member whose leadership and advocacy has helped to create […]
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The 12th Annual Resident Talent Night will take place on Thursday September 26th at the Medical Student and Alumni Centre. Perform at Resident Talent Night We are calling all singers, dancers, musicians, poets, comedians, gymnasts, magicians, and more, to perform at Resident Talent Night in front of our warm and supportive audience. Interested residents (and […]
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Drawing on the evidence based approach of mindful self-compassion, the Resident Wellness Office is launching a support group for residents on leave on leave starting September 17th!
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