
Petra A Selke
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
750 West Broadway Suite 1208 Vancouver British Columbia, V5Z 1J2About
Petra Selke, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has a practice in general Obstetrics and Gynecology to which she brings 27 years' experience. She enjoys a diagnostic challenge, and understands the need to take the time it takes. Petra is a Clinical Associate Professor in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, and active in teaching at the undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education levels. She has admitting privileges at Vancouver Hospital, and at BC Women's Hospital and Health Center, working in a call group that provides 24 hour on site obstetrical coverage. Her research interests are in patient outcomes and prevention of adverse events. She has served on a number of patient safety and advocacy committees and is particularly proud to recently have been a Section Chairman of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology's District VIII Advisory Committee. Appointments may be made upon referral from a primary health care provider.
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Education and Training
University of British Columbia
Board Certification
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia -
- Frequent speaker at local and national continuing medical education events for physicians in practice, often on the subject of menopausal health. -
Awards
- Wyeth Award for Excellence in Research,1986
- Shane Research Fellowship, 1991
- UBC Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 1997, 2004
Treatments
- General obstetrics and gynecology
Internships
- Royal Alexandra Hospitals
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations
- Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine; ACOG District VIII officer; Chairman, BC Women's Hospital Perinatal Mortality Review Committee; Member, British Columbia Perinatal Services Mortality Review Committee
What do you attribute your success to?
She attributes her success to taking her time with her patients, making sure all of their concerns are addressed and explanation is fully understood, and keeping up with new techniques; staying current.
Teaching and speaking
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Her farm
Hobbies / Sports
- Resucing and rehabilitating horses, promoting sustainable agriculture, cooking (she served as an advisor to UBC's Certification Program in Regional French Cuisine)
Favorite professional publications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
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