Clinical Associate Professor
Vancouver Island Health Authority; The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Canada
Dr. Paul Winston He is a clinical associate professor with the University of British Columbia and the Island Medical Program. He is the Past President of the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Medical Director of Rehabilitation and Transitions for Island Health and Medical Lead of Rehabilitation Medicine at Victoria General Hospital. Dr. Winston obtained his BSc. in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and his Medical Degree from the University of Western Ontario. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at U of T and obtained his EMG exam diploma from the Canadian Neurological Sciences Foundation. Dr. Winston practices a wide physiatry practice, with both hospital based in-patient and out-patient neurorehabilitation medicine with a focus on spinal cord Injury, brain injury and spasticity management. He has an outpatient EMG and MSK practice. Dr. Winston is extensively involved in teaching medical students and residents as well as lecturing locally, nationally and internationally.
Recent Highlights:
• 2022 International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) Haim Ring and to recognize institutions who demonstrate strong
engagement in hosting international visitors and exchanges. For the CANOSC, co-founded by Dr. Paul Winston.
• 2021 CAPM&R Award of Merit.
• 2021 The British Columbia. Patient Safety and Quality Council Awards. Everyday Champion 2021.
• 2021 University of British Columbia Innovation in Continuing medical education and continuous professional development award.
• 2021- Island Health Evidence into Practice Silver Medal Award. Ultrasound Guided Diagnostic Nerve Blocks: Uniting and Revolutionizing the global landscape for spasticity management.
• 2020- Island Health Evidence into Practice Gold Medal Award. Rapid triage and diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome I and II; halting long term disability.
• 2020 South Island Medical Staff Association. Award for Innovation Leadership.
