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Centre for Cardiovascular Educational Excellence

Centre for Cardiovascular Educational Excellence

Welcome to the Centre for Cardiovascular Educational Excellence, a premier hub dedicated to advancing knowledge, skill, and innovation in the field of cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Our centre brings together world-renowned experts, cutting-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary approach to foster a dynamic learning environment for students, clinicians, and researchers alike. From foundational education to advanced procedural training, we offer a full spectrum of programs designed to elevate clinical practice and improve patient outcomes across the globe.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to excellence in education, research, and professional development. Through state-of-the-art simulation labs, interactive workshops, and evidence-based curricula, participants gain hands-on experience with the latest techniques and technologies in cardiovascular care. Our global network of collaborators and faculty ensures a diverse, forward-thinking perspective, making the Centre a leader in shaping the future of cardiovascular health education. Whether you’re an early-career clinician or a seasoned specialist, our centre offers the resources and expertise to help you thrive and lead in this rapidly evolving field.

Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Care Through Excellence in Education.

The Centre for Cardiovascular Educational Excellence is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care through world-class education, hands-on training, and innovative research. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals at all levels with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to lead and excel in the evolving field of cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Parvathy Nair

Dr. Parvathy Nair is a cardiologist and echocardiographer at Vancouver General Hospital and a Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). With a deep commitment to medical education and faculty development, she has made significant contributions to training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Nair served as Program Director for UBC’s Adult Cardiology Training Program for 10 years and now holds multiple leadership roles at the university. She is currently the Co-Lead for Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and the Faculty Lead for Accreditation in UBC’s Undergraduate Medical Program. In recognition of her excellence in education, she was awarded the CAME/ACÉM Certificate of Merit.

Dr. Graham Wong

Dr. Wong graduated from medical school at UBC. He completed his internal medicine residency at UBC and subsequently completed his fellowship training in cardiology at McGill University. He then pursued a 2-year research fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital with the TIMI Group and completed his MPH at the Harvard School of Public Health. He is also board certified by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

He is the Program Director for the UBC Adult Cardiology Residency Training Program, the Associate Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Vancouver General Hospital, the Medical Director of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) Regional STEMI Program and the Regional Physician Lead for Acute Cardiac Care for VCHA. He is a sitting member of the AHA Acute Care Cardiology Committee and is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UBC.

Dr. Wong has won a number of major teaching awards including the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Distinguished Teacher Award, UBC Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, the VGH Bobby Miller Teaching Prize, the UBC Department of Medicine Master Teacher Award and the UBC Killam Teaching Prize.

Dr. Wong was the Co-chair for both the 2019 CCS/CAIC Guideline on the Management of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and the 2017 CCS/CANCARE/CAIC Position Statement on the Optimal Care of the Post Arrest Patient. He was also a member of the Primary Author Panel for the 2013 and 2018 CCS Guidelines on Antiplatelet Therapy and is a member of the Primary Author Panel for the 2020 CCS/Canadian Neurocritical Care Society Position Statement on Neuroprognostication following Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest.