We would like to congratulate Dr. Dean Elbe, who has received a Practice Innovation Award from the Canadian Healthcare Network! This award is dedicated to Canadian pharmacy professionals who are not only providing exceptional patient care, but also demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice.
This year, Dr. Elbe has been recognized for his significant work in developing formalized psychiatry resident and fellow rotations in pharmacotherapy, which he also precepts as a clinical pharmacy specialist in child and adolescent mental health. On rotation with Dr. Elbe for four to six weeks, residents are provided with valuable experience in effectively collaborating with pharmacists to prepare them for an easier transition to prescribing as future attending physicians. As well, since 2016, fifteen child and adolescent psychiatry fellows have completed the rotation, gaining practical knowledge and insight into pharmaceutical care services, patient monitoring, and responding to clinical inquiries and drug information requests.
Dr. Elbe is a clinical faculty member in the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and holds an Associate Membership in the UBC Department of Psychiatry. He has contributed extensively to the our PGME program since 2016, participating in teaching in psychopharmacology-related topics for psychiatry residents rotating through the Child & Adolescent Mental Health programs at BC Children’s Hospital.
Congratulations to Dr. Elbe on this very well-deserved recognition!
Read the full announcement here.