Author: UBC Abbotsford-Mission Family Practice Residency Program

“A new lab at UBC is bringing together a team of researchers, ranging from doctors and health economists to business experts, to combat the growing environmental impacts of the healthcare industry.

The Planetary Healthcare Lab—representing the first of its kind in Canada—will not only examine the environmental effects of healthcare delivery and services in B.C., but generate solutions to chart a path forward to net zero emissions.

‘The health of our communities is inextricably linked to the health of the environment, which is why every industry needs to take a critical look at its activities, including healthcare,’ says the lab’s founder and principal investigator Dr. Andrea MacNeill, a clinical associate professor in UBC faculty of medicine’s department of surgery.

In Canada, the healthcare industry is responsible for more than four and a half per cent of greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to the aviation industry.”

Learn more here on UBC launches new lab to combat healthcare’s environmental impact via UBC Faculty of Medicine.

What is the COVID-19 vaccine? 

When will I be able to get the vaccine?

How can I register to get a vaccine? 

What do I need to know about the decision to pause the use of AstraZeneca and COVISHIELD vaccines in people under 55?

I am pregnant or breastfeeding, have an allergy or a medical condition, can I get the vaccine? 

What are the side effects?

All these questions above and more are answered via the BC Centre for Disease Control found here.

UBC’s Anti-Racism Initiatives Fund, established in 2021, supports initiatives that seek to celebrate and elevate diverse communities and advance anti-racism efforts at our UBC Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to apply for funds in support of anti-racism initiatives, including those that celebrate, elevate, and build greater awareness and understanding of diverse cultures that make up our UBC community. Funds may be used to host speakers, showcase cultural performances, and/or celebrate cultural months (e.g., Black History Month, Lunar New Year).

Submit your proposal by 11:59 pm on May 31, 2021. Learn more here.

We are excited to share with you the details for a virtual version of Okanagan Orchards 2021. This faculty development event is open to all preceptors and faculty from across the province.

Register here!

Starting off this Monday morning with another round of Lancet Picture Quiz! 
Cue “Close thine eyes” by English composer Henry Purcell:

“What is….”

Click here to answer.

#TheLancet #PictureQuiz 

For those of you that want to brush up on ophthalmology prior to your rotation, UBC’s Medicine – Education Media created a series of videos to support your learning. They include:

Slit Lamp Overview
Slit Lamp Techniques
Direct Ophthalmoscope
Visual Acuity
Pupils
Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
Extra Ocular Movements
Confrontational Visual Fields
Lid Eversion
Drops & Flouroscein
Patching

In addition, here are some fantastic resources to peruse via EyeGuru.org:

Tim Root
https://timroot.com/
Strength: Beginner-level overview of ophthalmology exam techniques and common diagnoses that is fun to read and useful for establishing a solid foundation.

EyeWiki
https://eyewiki.org/Main_Page
Strength: Comprehensive articles that are useful for learning more about patient cases and for developing presentations.

University of Iowa – EyeRounds
https://eyerounds.org/
Strength: Contains ophthalmology exam and surgery tutorials, a searchable collection of images, a great glaucoma curriculum, and the most widely used gonioscopy instructional resources.

OCTcases
https://octcases.com/
Strength: A comprehensive site reviewing OCT interpretation with dozens of practice cases that let you hone your skills in real clinical scenarios.

• Health officials will provide first live update in five days at 3 p.m. PT. 
• The new online vaccine registration portal and provincial phone line will open for eligible adults as of 8 a.m. PT.
• As of Monday, 1,486 people have died of COVID-19 in B.C. out of 104,061 confirmed cases.
• There are now 318 people in hospital with the disease, including 96 in intensive care.
• The number of active cases has risen to 8,490.
• B.C. has now confirmed 3,559 cases of variants of concern, including 588 that are active.
• A total of 893,590 doses of vaccine have been administered, including 87,472 second doses.
• The province is now moving into Phase 3 of its vaccine rollout plan.
• Back-to-back case numbers on Friday and Saturday broke single-day infection records, with 1,018 and 1,072 new cases respectively.

More on What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. for April 6 via CBC.

Greetings Residents!

Lots of updates on the MCC and Prometric/CFPC websites: 

• MCCQEI: Will be offered 5 times in 2021.
  Link: https://mcc.ca/examinations/mccqe-part-i/

• MCCQEII: Will be virtual, and offered over 20 days in May/June 2021.
  Link to the FAQ: https://mcc.ca/examinations/mccqe-part-ii/faqs/

• CFPC Certification Examination: Appears to be farmed out to Prometric.
  Link: https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/cfpc

BEI Global Med Ed Café
Culture, Credibility and Mindset in Feedback and Coaching
April 13th, 2021, 12:30PM to 1:30PM EDT
Register for free here.

Grab a cup of coffee and Zoom with us to discuss an active Med Ed topic with international perspectives.

Led By Chris Watling MD, MMEd, PhD, FRCP(C)
Vice Dean (Acting), Education Scholarship and Strategy
Director, Centre for Education Research and Innovation
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University