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Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez and His Team Publish New Study Mapping Brain Changes During rTMS Treatment for Depression
Although rTMS has proven to be an effective treatment for depression, the underlying mechanisms of how rTMS affects the brain are not well understood. Now, in a new study published this week in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez and his team have, for the first time, mapped the changes occurring in […] Read More
Congratulations to Dr. David Kealy, Promoted to the Rank of Associate Professor with Tenure!
The Department warmly congratulates Dr. David Kealy on his promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure, effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Kealy was first appointed to the UBC Department of Psychiatry as a Clinical Instructor in 2012, was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor in 2015, then in the same year, was appointed […] Read More
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 2022 UBC Psychiatry Research Day | In Person on Thursday June 9, 2022 @ UBC LSC
Dear Department Members, ATTENDEE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! If you are planning to attend the 2022 UBC Psychiatry Research Day either in person or via Zoom on Thursday June 9th, be sure to register by completing the online Attendee Registration Form by Sunday May 15th, 2022! Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing […] Read More
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Accepting Applications for Re-Entry Residency Position, Interior Health Authority
The UBC Department of Psychiatry is accepting applications for a re-entry residency position in Psychiatry, commencing July 1, 2022. This re-entry psychiatry residency position has a 3 year Return of Service (ROS) contract with Interior Health Authority in British Columbia. The application deadline is Tuesday February 8th, 2022. Please review the FULL POSITION POSTING […] Read More
Strategic Plan in Action: Academic Faculty Recruitment in the Northern Medical Program
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share that the UBC Department of Psychiatry has recently made important progress in meeting two key objectives outlined in the UBC Psychiatry Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Since early 2021, the Department has been actively pursuing opportunities to establish an academic presence beyond the Vancouver epicentre, and build much-needed […] 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