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Reminder: Fraudulent Emails to Department Members
This is a reminder to be on the alert for fraudulent emails masquerading as messages from the Department Head. If you receive an email such as the one below, please do not respond or click on any links. Instead, send the original email to Psychiatry IT as an attachment (not as a “Forward”) and they […]
Congratulations to Ms. Linda Chang, Recipient of a PGME Program Administrator Award!
We warmly congratulate our Postgraduate Programs Manager Ms. Linda Chang on receiving a 2024 PGME Program Administrator Award, in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the Program. Associate Dean Dr. Ravi Sidhu presented the award to Linda at the PGME Spring Workshop on June 18. Congratulations once again on this fantastic recognition, Linda!
Congratulations to our Clinical Faculty Award Winners, Announced at the Clinical Faculty Annual Dinner on June 13!
The Annual Clinical Faculty Dinner on June 13 was a great opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions of all our clinical faculty members, including our deserving awardees of UBC Psychiatry Clinical Faculty Awards for teaching and research!
Announcement of Dr. Michelle van den Engh’s Departure as Co-Associate Director, Resident Psychotherapy Training
With the graduation of our last time-based cohort of the UBC Psychiatry Residency Program, Dr. Michelle van den Engh will be stepping down from her role as Co-Associate Director for Resident Psychotherapy Training, after three years as Associate Director in this position and a subsequent two years as Co-Associate Director together with Dr. Jaeyun Yoo.
Closures at David Strangway Building, UBCH, DMCBH and VGH
DMCBH: Temporary shutdown of emergency power required for annual maintenance All emergency power receptacles (RED electrical outlets or emergency power designated outlets – please see the Emergency Electrical Outlets poster) will be without power. The following will be affected: ACTION REQUIRED: Equipment plugged into emergency power receptacles will need to be moved to normal power […]
Announcement of 2024/2025 IMH Marshall Fellows
Dear Staff, Fellows, Residents, and Colleagues, I am delighted to share that the selection process for the 2024/2025 IMH Marshall Fellows Program has been completed by the IMH Scientific Advisory, comprised of members across Canada and the U.S., which noted the many high-quality proposals submitted this year. Of the six awardees whose innovative proposals were […]
Supervising Residents Practising Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
The Psychotherapy Program Committee of the University of British Columbia Department of Psychiatry is interested in increasing the number of supervisors for resident supervision of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
FRAMES OF MIND Mental Health Film Series | Wednesday June 19 @ 7:00pm | The Cinematheque
A monthly film series promoting professional and community education on issues pertaining to mental health and illness. Presented by The Cinematheque and the Institute of Mental Health, UBC Department of Psychiatry. Screenings are generally held on the third Wednesday of each month at The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC. On the Adamant France/Japan 2023 […]
Announcement of Dr. Faiza Hameer’s Departure as Associate Program Director, Fraser Track
It is with a sad heart that our current Associate Program Director for the Fraser Track, Dr. Faiza Hameer will be stepping down from this position on July 31, 2024. In her stead, we welcome Dr. Anyssa Shakeri, the current site director at RCH and our Oversight Director for Professionalism, who
will be taking over as the Interim Associate Program Director for Fraser Track
Dr. Daniel Vigo appointed as the BC Premier’s Chief Scientific Advisor for Psychiatry, Toxic Drugs & Concurrent Disorders
We are thrilled to share the news that Assistant Professor Dr. Daniel Vigo has been appointed as BC’s Chief Scientific Advisor for Psychiatry, Toxic Drugs & Concurrent Disorders. Announced by BC Premier David Eby on Wednesday June 5, 2024. Dr. Vigo will focus on improving care for individuals with severe mental illness, acquired brain injury, […]