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10/20/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Richard Cook, who has been named President of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons!

Dr. Cook is Head of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital and Director of Minimal Access and Robotically-Assisted Cardiac Surgery at VGH. He is also a Clinical Professor of Surgery at UBC and a lead at DCI’s Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery. He previously served as Chair of the Cardiac Surgery Exam Board at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

His clinical and research work focuses on alternatives to sternotomy-based surgery. This includes mini-thoracotomy approaches for mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass, and transcatheter interventions for valvular heart disease.

As President, he will help guide the national direction of cardiac surgery training, standards and practice.

Learn more about CSCS: https://canadiansocietyofcardiacsurgeons.ca/

10/13/2026

🗓️ Will you be attending the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) 2026 in Ottawa? So is our team!

💡 More than a dozen DCI members are presenting, chairing, and speaking across sessions throughout the Congress.

📍 Find us onsite or catch one of our sessions to learn more about our groundbreaking work leading cardiovascular innovation, research, and clinical care. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VGKnTL

10/06/2026

📝 Applications are now open for the University of British Columbia Women's Heart Health Fellowship!

Heart disease in women often presents differently, is under-diagnosed, and remains under-studied. This new 12-month fellowship trains cardiologists to close those gaps.

Fellows train through the UBC Division of Cardiology at Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital, with clinical experience at BC Women's Hospital. Training covers:

🔹 S*x differences in cardiovascular disease and sex-specific risk factors
🔹 ANOCA, MINOCA, SCAD, and stress cardiomyopathy
🔹 Invasive and non-invasive coronary function testing and multimodality imaging
🔹 Cardio-obstetrics and cardiovascular care through pregnancy and menopause
🔹 Vascular conditions more common in women, including fibromuscular dysplasia

Fellows also lead journal club and case rounds, complete a mentored research project in women's heart health, and work with a multidisciplinary team spanning cardiology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and vascular medicine.

📅 Key dates (July 1, 2027 start)
Applications open: October 1, 2026
Deadline: January 1, 2027
Interviews: January 2027
Offers made: January 31, 2027

Eligibility: Certification (or eligibility) in Adult Cardiology or Internal Medicine through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent specialist qualifications.

The program requires a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and 3 reference letters submitted directly to Dr. Cathevine Yang and addressed to the selection committee.

To apply, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Please share with colleagues and trainees who may be interested.

09/30/2026

On , DCI reaffirms its commitment to learning from past and ongoing inequalities and to reconciliation through action: advancing cultural safety, deepening awareness, and improving access to inclusive care for all.

Led by Dr. Miles Marchand, DCI's Centre for Indigenous Cardiovascular Health is rooted in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and the In Plain Sight report, and advocates for culturally safe, community-led models of care that address longstanding inequities in heart health.

Today, we reflect on the progress that has been made, and the work that remains in building a more equitable health care system.

📸 Photo credits: Michelle Gamage / The Tyee, Robert Shaer / RCCBC

Vancouver Coastal Health VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

09/29/2026

On , 🫀our world-leading cardiovascular team at VGH is celebrating three groundbreaking milestones.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jason Andrade, 's Centre for Heart Rhythm Interventions is setting a new standard for cardiac care:

- First in North America to employ advanced second-generation PFA solutions
- First in Canada to perform a pulse field ablation (PFA) procedure
- First in Canada to perform dual-energy PF and RF ablation

For patients with atrial fibrillation, this means fewer complications, shorter waitlists, and improved access to care.

These advancements are made possible by the incredible generosity of donors to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

09/25/2026

📚 With back-to-school season in full swing, we're excited to congratulate this year's new cohort of first-year cardiology residents beginning their training with the UBC Division of Cardiology!

🩺 DCI’s Centre for Cardiovascular Medical Education is proud to work alongside residents in our shared clinical and research spaces at VGH as part of their UBC training experience, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of cardiologists together.

Congratulations, and welcome! 🎉

Vancouver Coastal Health VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

09/22/2026

After full weekend of exhilarating sessions, VanSCAD 2026 just wrapped up its 8th annual conference in Vancouver, BC 🎉

VanSCAD brought together SCAD and NOCAD experts from around the world for three days of in-person and virtual sessions, September 18–20. This year's program expanded beyond its established SCAD focus to include a major theme on Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (NOCAD), covering both MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries) and INOCA (Ischemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries).

Led by Course Director Dr. Jacqueline Saw and Course Co-Director Dr. Tara Sedlak, the conference delivered a contemporary update on SCAD and MINOCA/INOCA to an audience spanning cardiologists, internists, GPs, nurses, residents and fellows, students, and patients.

VanSCAD is run through the VGH SCAD Program, part of DCI's Centre for Women's Heart Health Research — and this year's turnout reflects the program's continued growth as a hub for SCAD and NOCAD education.

Thank you to the faculty, attendees, and organizing team who made VanSCAD 2026 possible. See you in 2027! 🗓️

Vancouver Coastal Health VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

09/18/2026

🫀Last week, DCI hosted Vancouver Valve — a closed-door gathering bringing together 100 leading cardiovascular specialists from around the world and industry leadership to discuss the most pressing challenges facing structural heart disease care today

🌍 The gathering was rooted in a shared understanding: innovation doesn't happen in isolation. By bringing the world's top minds together, experts can have the candid conversations needed to improve and save lives

🗓️ Now in its fifth year, Vancouver Valve has become a unique, invite-only conference for those truly committed to moving the needle in cardiovascular care. DCI is proud to be at the forefront, and remains committed to bringing global talent together to help shape the future of structural heart disease care.

🔗 Learn more: https://dci.ca/vancouver-valve/

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09/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Jaclyn Lam who was selected to receive the 2026 Canadian Society of Echocardiography Distinguished Sonographer Award!

Jaclyn is a cardiac sonographer and clinical educator at the Vancouver General Hospital, working within DCI’s Centre for AI, Data Science, Imaging, and Precision Medicine. The CSE Annual Achievement Awards recognize Canadian cardiologists who have made significant contributions to echocardiography in leadership, teaching or research.

Vancouver Coastal Health VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

09/09/2026

Cardiac rehabilitation, i.e. structured exercise, education, and monitoring after a heart event, is proven to reduce the risk of a second cardiac event. But for many Indigenous patients, accessing rehab means travelling to a facility in a city that may be hours away, in a system that may not feel safe or culturally appropriate.

DCI's Dr. Miles Marchand, working in partnership with the Musqueam Nation, developed Strong Hearts: the first on-reserve cardiac rehabilitation program in Canada.

The program brings cardiac testing, supervised exercise, specialist consultations, and heart health education directly into the Musqueam community.

Learn more about the Strong Hearts program: https://bit.ly/4gV60X8

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