As an old, retired specialist, I am driven nuts by a certain policy among some specialists! I am referring to the policy of making no contact with a patient who has been referred until an appointment... Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health threat that has challenged medical schools across the world to rapidly transition from conventional classroom training to virtual learning environments. As... Read More

Introduction In July 2020, 175 British Columbians died from drug overdose as the province marked the third straight month with over 170 overdose deaths.[1] Since the opioid overdose crisis was... Read More

13 November 2020 Did you know that you may have to stay home for 24 days if one of your children tests positive for COVID-19 and you can’t isolate yourself from your family? One morning in... Read More

Each year, as incoming first-year UBC medical students excitedly open an email with information that will prepare them for medical school, they are greeted with an orientation manual prepared by the... Read More