Community-engaged researchers, register for an upcoming “Partnering in Research” professional development workshop. The workshop series, a collaboration between UBC Knowledge Exchange and UBC Community Engagement, is open to UBC researchers, staff and students engaged in community-partnered research.
Learn to craft a compelling business case for your community-engaged research program. Gain insights into the business case framework, access practical tools, and identify strategies for financial sustainability.
Learn the art and science of storytelling to tell your research story with authenticity and impact. Gain tools to captivate funders’ attention and showcase the significance of your work.
Through interactive exercises, real-life scenarios, and practical tips on how to navigate the financial system and manage common challenges, participants will learn valuable skills and insights for processing timely, equitable compensation that can help to strengthen and sustain their relationships.
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Vice Dean, Health Engagement, for a five-year term effective to August 31, 2029.
Dr. Jones is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Most recently, he served as Associate Dean, Fraser, where he supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution to the Fraser region, including the MD Undergraduate Program’s Fraser Medical Cohort and the Master of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Jones previously served as Regional Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Fraser Health, and currently practices at Delta Hospital.
As Vice Dean, Health Engagement, Dr. Jones will work in partnership with the provincial health authorities, health system organizations, government, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, communities and industry to advance our shared priorities and further the goals of the Faculty’s strategic plan.
Dr. Jones’ appointment follows the leadership of Dr. Mike Allard, who held the role from its creation in 2018 through to March, 2024. Previous to this, Dr. Allard served as Head of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine from 2010. I wish to recognize Dr. Allard’s outstanding leadership, especially during his time as the inaugural Vice Dean, Health Engagement. He worked in close partnership with Indigenous leaders and communities to develop the Faculty of Medicine’s Response and commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, and later to advance key community partnership projects, such as the historic signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Faculty and the Australian National University, as well as the Drone Transport Initiative. I wish to thank Dr. Allard for his exceptional contributions.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jones on his appointment.
This message was sent to all faculty and staff in the Faculty of Medicine.
Derek K Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Hereditary Chief and Director of Indigenous Engagement, invites you to attend this unique event and bear witness to a transformative ceremony and conversation between generations of Survivors of the Indian Residential School experience.
Created by West Coast artist, Ray Sim | Aa-Aats iḱ-nuk, this artwork was commissioned by Derek K Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun to honour the event panel members. Through its rich symbolism, it tells of ancient ancestral echoes calling our children home. Learn more about the artwork on the event page.
This invitation was sent to all faculty, staff and learners in the Faculty of Medicine.
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sarah Bartlett has been appointed as interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs, effective September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Dr. Bartlett is a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Practice. Most recently, she has served as Assistant Dean, Student Affairs for the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program, where she led the advancement of various wellbeing initiatives and worked collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to advance student supports. Dr. Bartlett has extensive teaching experience and comprehensive knowledge of curricular and assessment policies and procedures.
As interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. Bartlett will provide strategic planning and leadership to continue enhancing province-wide student support services offered through the Office of the Student Affairs in the MD Undergraduate Program, including counselling, wellbeing programs, career advising and planning, financial advising, and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Dr. Bartlett’s appointment follows the leadership of Dr. Laura Farrell, who has assumed the role of Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, UBC Faculty of Medicine and Academic Director, Vancouver Island, UBC Distributed Programs, University of Victoria effective September 1, 2024. I would like to thank Dr. Farrell for her outstanding leadership and contributions.
The search process for the role of Associate Dean, Student Affairs will be forthcoming.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Bartlett on her interim appointment.
UBC Vancouver Campus Security welcomes faculty, staff and learners to the start of the new academic year with Safety Awareness Week, September 9–13.
During Safety Awareness Week, visit UBC Campus Security’s booths around Vancouver campus to learn about theft prevention and helpful safety and security tips.
You can also download the UBC Safe Vancouver app and turn on push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe App is free and recommended for UBC students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
Join the Women’s Health Research Cluster for an upcoming session in their annual Women’s Health Seminar Series, with this year’s first session taking place on Monday, September 23.
The seminars feature international experts presenting on a wide range of research covering the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health outcomes.
Each virtual session consists of a 45-minute talk followed by an interactive 15-minute question and answer period. The series is open to anyone interested in attending.
Presentation and Vision Statement by Candidate 2: Narrowing the “Genomics Gap”: Leveraging Insights from Rare Diseases to Address Health Inequalities in the General Population
