Dr. Payne is a medical microbiologist with specialty training in infection prevention and control (IPAC) who practices at St Paul’s Hospital (SPH). He is a graduate of the UBC Medical microbiology residency training program. His career as a Microbiologist and association with the UBC Department of Pathology started in 2015 when he joined the Microbiology team at St. Paul’s Hospital. He moved to Ontario in 2018 where he worked for the London Health Sciences Centre from 2018 – 2023 as IPAC medical director. Fortunately, he returned to SPH and UBC Department of Pathology in Sept 2023. He is a Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Dept Pathology, and the current Associate Program Director for the Medical Microbiology residency program.

He has extensive experience in medical microbiology, infection control and academics. In London, he was very involved in the Covid-19 response for the Microbiology Laboratory Team. His academic activities include speaking at Continuing Medical Education events and research having received numerous grants. He was a member of the Royal College Microbiology Specialty Committee with a focus on creation and review of the CBD process. This experience has provided him with an excellent understanding & working knowledge of the Royal College, and what is required to run an effective residency program. On his return to UBC, he has been one of the leads implementing CBD for the first CBD resident this year.

Dr. Payne is a dedicated and innovative teacher committed to ensuring that residents receive an excellent training experience. He actively participates in clinically integrated teaching for medical students, residents and fellows who rotate through Medical Microbiology & IPAC at SPH and has led new initiatives to improve the residency training experience.