Bob Bluman, M.D. , C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P.
Medical Director, Special Projects

Email: bob.b@ubc.ca 
Phone: 604-875-5101

Bob Bluman received his MD from the University of British Columbia and completed his specialty training in Family Medicine at McGill University (CCFP).  He has been in active family practice for the past 30 years and is a Clinical Professor in the UBC Department of Family Practice.  He has been a Designated Medical Practitioner, Federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration since 1987 and a Preceptor in the Family Medicine Residency Program since July 2001.  He was the Course Coordinator for the Post-Graduate Review in Family Medicine from 1986-1992 and for the Pediatric and Adolescent Refresher for General Practitioners from 1992 to 2001.

Dr. Bluman has served as the Assistant Dean, Continuing Professional Development from 2003 to 2011.  In addition to participating in the planning, development, organization and implementation of various CME/CPD programs, he has taken the lead in the development of the Commercial Support Guidelines document which has been submitted and passed by the Faculty Executive Committee.  He continues to take charge of the Accreditation application document and process.  His research activities include his role as the Principal Investigator of large scale BC wide CME/CPD needs assessments.  Dr. Bluman actively works with many provincial and national stakeholders to optimize CME/CPD delivery to physicians.