VCH medical staff had the opportunity to explore the differences between gender, sex and sexuality and their implications for our work in a recent Out Loud and Proud workshop. Anti-Racism Advisor Neila Miled with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office, and Equity Education Strategist Rachael E. Sullivan from UBC’s Equity and Inclusion Office facilitated the session that was presented by the VCH Medical Staff … Read More
Tackling inefficiencies to battle burnout
When it comes to job stress, inefficient processes can be a major source of frustration and, ultimately, burnout. It was the issue that ranked highest in a Radiology Department survey of its members. “After we received the data from the overall physician wellness survey, we formed a department wellness committee and conducted another survey designed specifically to identify our key drivers of burnout,” said Radiology wellness champion Dr. Silvia Chang. … Read More
VPSA-funded project supports physicians in learning about Indigenous cultural safety
A chance encounter with an Indigenous patient visiting the VGH Emergency Department over 10 years ago set Dr. Kendall Ho on an “epic” journey. “The patient had been in a car accident, and I recommended X-rays for his neck,” recalled Dr. Ho. “He thanked me, but said he preferred traditional healing. It took me aback because I didn’t know what that meant. But it opened the opportunity for me to … Read More
VMDAS Quarterly Meeting report
Over 100 VMDAS members gathered online and in person for the May 30 quarterly meeting. President Dr. Alison Harris welcomed members as well as the evening’s guests: Vancouver Community Senior Medical Director Dr. Michael Norbury; Vancouver Medical Advisory Committee (VMAC) Chair Dr. Nadia Zalunardo; and DEI representatives Dr. Joy Masuhara and Susanna Tam. Read the meeting minutes. Vancouver Community update Dr. Norbury explained how Vancouver Community (VC) fits within VCH. … Read More
Appreciation event offers opportunity to build community
Medical staff in Vancouver Community work in many settings and often do not have opportunities to meet each other. On May 19, BC Family Doctor Day, VPSA organized a networking and appreciation event at VanDusen Botanical Garden for Vancouver Community colleagues. There was a great turnout with many expressing the thought that such an event was long overdue and should become a regular occurrence. Family physician Dr. Fahreen Dossa gave … Read More