Clinical Professor, UBC Department of Psychiatry
Series Director, Frames of Mind, presented by The Cinematheque and the Institute of Mental Health, UBC Department of Psychiatry.
Short Biography
Dr. Karlinsky is the Series Director of Frames of Mind, a monthly film series promoting professional and community education on issues pertaining to mental health and illness, and has been a member of the UBC Department of Psychiatry for over 30 years. He has a longstanding commitment to professional and public education and has presented nationally and internationally on topics ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to information technology to narrative medicine to PTSD and to the use of films in health care education.
Significant Accomplishments & Professional Contribution
- 2023 Association of Chairs of Psychiatry in Canada (ACPC) Award for Creative Professional Activity
- 2006 inaugural Innovation in CME/CPD Award, UBC Faculty of Medicine
- 2003 Most Outstanding Continuing Education Activity in Psychiatry in Canada Award, Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) and the Council of Psychiatric Continuing Education