Honoured to be named Head of Surgery @UBC. I look forward to working with our incredible faculty, staff & learners to advance surgery. This wouldnt be possible without my @ubcgensurg family & @Providence_Hlth Colorectal Surgery team. They are my true inspiration.

Upon returning from the @SAGES_Updates meeting w many American friends and colleagues, a plea. Let’s return to respecting/standing shoulder to shoulder with allies. And watchful eyes on countries that don’t share our mutual values of freedom and liberty. #bettertogether

Meet our President @dr_charlenelui! “I hope for a transformed health care system that allows all physicians to provide high quality care in a system that is sustainable & harnesses innovation to meet the ever-evolving needs of patients & care providers.” https://t.co/lJosyfxzIf

As we count down the final hours of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members for this an incredible year for the surgical community. 🥂 Here’s to an incredible 2025, filled with new opportunities and continued excellence in general surgery. #HappyNewYear!

Congratulations to The Medical Post Innovative Practice Award Winner, @drpaulwinston! Watch their video interview: https://t.co/kJ6cz2NUUL Read their profile: https://t.co/eWJBvkuOSf @VIHealthRes @ourvichosptials @ubcimp #TheMedicalPostAwards

Thank you for helping us be “better #together; never alone.” As I reflect on the past year, I am sincerely #grateful for the opportunity to have served as president. Read the President’s Comment: https://t.co/aedS5ZRKpj @DoctorsOfBC @ahmerkarimuddin

82% of people said they’d go to work ill rather than getting a sick note from a health care professional. Sick notes are more than a nuisance – they’re part of our health care crisis.

“What we speak becomes the house we live in.” Health care in British Columbia and across Canada has been shrouded in negativity for quite some time. Read the President’s Comment: https://t.co/D7IEwN7ehP @DoctorsOfBC @ahmerkarimuddin

Actors, friends, and Welsh football team co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney added another role to their résumés: colonoscopy advocates.

Read the November President’s Comment ahead of print: “What we speak becomes the house we live in.” If we speak a language of #hope and togetherness, that is the future we will build. Read the President’s Comment: https://t.co/D7IEwN7ehP #EarlyOnline @DoctorsOfBC @ahmerkarimuddin

Respiratory illness season is here. Practice healthy habits: • Get your free, up-to-date flu and COVID-19 vaccines • Clean your hands well and often • Stay home if you’re sick • Wear a mask if you have cold/flu symptoms • Cover your coughs & sneezes https://t.co/hKBmQnzT9i

It’s National Rural Health Week! We're proud to celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of health care providers in rural communities across Canada. #RuralHealthWeek

Increasing the influence of the #PhysicianVoice. Our health care system is facing significant challenges. ER closures, a physician shortage, wait times, and delays are just a few of the issues. Read the President’s Comment: https://t.co/YacbaITyA0 @DoctorsOfBC @ahmerkarimuddin

We asked, they answered! Learn what BC’s party leaders told us about their #HealthCare priorities. https://t.co/2WtaSP5WHz

Doctors of BC, in partnership with @PHSAofBC, is launching a weekly webinar series – Tech Tuesday – to introduce the provincial solution for eReferrals. Join to learn the essentials of eReferrals & be part of the positive change in our #HealthCareSystem. https://t.co/kIiG6TcJSC

It’s official, that’s a wrap on #CSF2024! Huge thank you to everyone - speakers and delegates alike - who helped us expand our procedural understanding and technical expertise, as well as those who showed us how to be vulnerable and compassionate in our pursuits.

So proud to call @kellynvogt our chair!

Canadian surgeons gave a hand to @SocSurgErgo at #CSF2024 @ameerfarooq here showing how it’s done! 💪 More data on surgeons hands 👏anthropometric to help design more adaptable instruments!🧰

So delighted to finally meet @SurgErgonomics in person! Amazing to see how the society has grown and the culture change being driven by such a passionate group of people. #csf2024

#CSCRS Paper Session #CSF2024 come join us in M3 now to hear what your 🇨🇦colorectal colleagues are working on. @CAGS_ACCG @CAGS_Residents @ahmerkarimuddin