Dr. William (Bill) Piper passed away on February 13, 2023.
A professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Piper joined UBC in 1997. His advocacy led to the development of the UBC Psychotherapy Program, which he served as Founding Director for many years.
Dr. Piper was a globally recognized researcher, specializing in the interplay between patient characteristics and therapy outcome. He was recognized for his work nationally and internationally, with honours including the Distinguished Research Career Award from the Society for Psychotherapy Research, and being inducted as a Fellow to the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association, and as a Distinguished Fellow to the American Group Psychotherapy Association.
Dr. Piper is warmly remembered by the UBC Faculty of Medicine for his contributions and kindness as a leader, colleague and mentor.
In honour of his many contributions to the department, the existing UBC Psychiatry Postgraduate Psychotherapy Award will be renamed the Dr. William E. Piper Memorial Award in Psychotherapy.
Read more about Dr. Piper’s life.
The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags were lowered on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in remembrance.