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Strategic Plan in Action: Residency Training Expansion in Fraser and Interior Health
Dear Colleagues, Over the last several months, the UBC Department of Psychiatry had been working closely with the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Education and the Health Authorities’ Regional Heads to develop a joint proposal to the Ministry of Health for the expansion of resident training positions in BC. The key objective of this proposal […] Read More
In Memoriam: Dr. Athanasios (Thanasis) Zis, Professor Emeritus and Former Head
Dear Colleagues, It is with profound sadness that I share the news that Dr. Athanasios (Thanasis) Zis passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021, surrounded by his family. As many of you are aware, Dr. Zis served as the Head of the UBC Department of Psychiatry from 1997 to 2006, and as […] Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Tamara Vanderwal, Among Brain Canada’s 2020 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research!
Congratulations to Dr. Tamara Vanderwal, named one of Brain Canada’s 2020 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research! Dr. Vanderwal is among 20 outstanding awardees announced this year, and will be the recipient of a major grant to support her project titled “Functional Hyperalignment in Pediatric fMRI,” which focuses on improving how one of the […] Read More
Congratulations to Mr. Caden Poh, Recipient of the President’s Staff Award for Community Engagement!
The Department is delighted to share that CREST.BD Research Coordinator Mr. Caden Poh has received this year’s President’s Staff Award for Community Engagement! Caden is being recognized for his dedication and hard work in reducing barriers to information and healthcare for people living with bipolar disorder through creative use of social media, advertising, […] Read More
Release of Finalized Department Strategic Plan for 2020-2025
Dear students, residents, staff and faculty, Upon completion of the last phase of Department-wide review and consultation, I am delighted to announce the release of the finalized UBC Department of Psychiatry Strategic Plan for 2020-2025. With this finalized Strategic Plan, I believe we have succeeded in implementing the diverse and candid feedback gathered […] Read More