Roger Wong

Dr. Roger Wong is Vice Dean, Education of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wong is also a clinical professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine at UBC and a consultant physician of geriatric medicine at Vancouver General Hospital. His clinical research focuses on hospital medicine in vulnerable older adults, including quality improvement in acute care geriatrics, and on medical education. He has received numerous awards of appreciation from the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia to recognize his advocacy work in the community. Dr. Wong is appointed to the Order of Canada for his contributions to the field of geriatric medicine, including the advancement of policies, education and specialized, culturally sensitive health care. He is also the winner of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Duncan Graham Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education.