Paul Winston
MD, FRCPC
UBC Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UBC Rank: Clinical Associate Professor

Areas of
Focus
As a full-time physiatrist, Dr.Winston’s research focuses on real time tangible treatments for thus with neurological disabilities, such as spasticity and complex regional pain syndrome.
- Spasticity
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Affiliations & Awards
- Co-Founder of Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity and Medical Director of Rehabilitation at Island Health, Victoria BC
- University of Victoria
- Island Health Research
- Symposium en neuro-orthopédie à Versailles
- Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- 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
- 2022. UBC Department of Medicine’s Honour Roll for Clinical Teaching Excellence.
- 2021 CAPM&R Award of Merit. In spirit of recognition for achievement, contribution & character (to the field of Physiatry, through research, education, advocacy, medical care, humanitarianism, mentorship) .
- Ultrasound Guided Diagnostic Nerve Blocks: Uniting and Revolutionizing the global landscape for spasticity management. AND 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.
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