Poster 4 – The Impact of Patient Journey on Student Learning in an HIV Module
Presenter: Cathy Kline Authors: Jane Xia, Cathy Kline, Darren Lauscher Poster Abstract: Many pharmacy students limited personal experience with diseases and healthcare navigation pose a challenge in teaching them about a patient’s healthcare journey and fostering empathy. To address this, people with lived experiences (PWLE) were invited to share their journey with Program Year 3 […]
Poster 3 – Creative Brainstorming: Learning from a Patient in the Health Mentors Program
Presenter: Karen Firus Authors: Karen Firus, Cathy Kline Poster Abstract: At the 2024 UBC Health Mentors symposium, students in medicine, nursing and occupational therapy and their health mentor, Karen Firus, presented a vibrant 4’ x 8’ interactive poster, “A BRIEF on INVISIBLE illness…there’s more UNDERNEATH”. The board is an innovative, uplifting interactive learning tool – […]
Poster 2 – Bridging The Gap: Integrating Anki Spaced Repetition Study Cards into Medical Education for Enhanced Learning and Wellness
Presenter: Anika Todd Authors: Anika Todd, Karen Pinder Poster Abstract: As technology permeates medical education, this study addresses the underutilization of online resources, particularly Anki, in medical school curricula. The objective was to introduce Anki spaced repetition study cards into the histopathology curriculum at the University of British Columbia Medical Undergraduate Program, aiming to enhance […]
Poster 1 – Impact of an Online Branching Community Pharmacy Case on Student’s Patient Communication Skills
Presenter: Brie Weir Authors: Ali Reza Ladak, Brie Weir Poster Abstract: Problem Identified Students enter the PharmD program with varied levels of experience, often having difficulty visualizing patient-centred care. Many students also question the feasibility of providing patient care in a community pharmacy. Innovation An online interactive branching scenario was developed and piloted in 2022W. […]
Poster 7 – High School CPR Outreach Program Medical Students Teach Compression-Only CPR to Vancouver Secondary School Students
Presenter: Michael Gong Authors: Michael Gong, Melissa Chan, Simona Bene Watts, Kevin Shi Poster Abstract: Introduction Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest if promptly administered. Although CPR is widely recognized as a life-saving skill, it is not currently mandatory in the British Columbia (BC) secondary school curriculum. A recent […]
Mini Sabbaticant
Gabriella Wong, BSc (Pharm), MHA, RPh Lecturer and Coordinator Office of Experiential Education, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of British Columbia Dates of Visit: August 20 – September 20, 2024 Biography Gabriella joined the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UBC Pharm Sci) in December 2018. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in […]
December 2024 What I’m Thinking About
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Education: What is happening and where are we going? Adam Rodman, MD, MPH General Internist & Medical Educator, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterRegional Associate Dean, Vancouver Fraser Medical Program Sian Tsuei, MHSc, MD, PhD, CCFP Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine University of British Columbia […]
Invited Scholar
Dr. Brian Hodges MD, PhD, FRCPC Executive Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer, University Health Network Professor, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Date of Visit: September 11, 2024 Biography Brian Hodges is Executive Vice-President Education and Chief Medical Officer at University Health Network, and Professor […]
November 2024 What I’m Thinking About
Impact of Peer Relationships on the Learning Environment: Is there Room for Improvement? Cary Cuncic, MD, FRCP(C), FACP, MSc, MMed Clinical Associate Professor, Department of MedicineRegional Associate Dean, Vancouver Fraser Medical ProgramFaculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Laura Farrell, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of MedicineAssociate Dean, Student AffairsFaculty of Medicine, University of British […]
September 2024 Joanna Bates Lectureship
Physician Belonging and Clinical Empathy Surabhi Rawal, MDCM, MSc (HPE), FRCPC Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, Montreal Children’s Hospital Director, Subspecialty Residency Training ProgramAssistant Professor, McGill University Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm Hybrid: IRC Room 414 & Zoom**Please note: New Location for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is in Woodward IRC, 4th Floor To kick-off […]