Dr. Boggie was a member of the first graduating MD class in the UBC Faculty of Medicine in 1954, a founding member in the Department of Family Practice, and served as Associate Dean, Admissions in the Faculty of Medicine 1980–1988.
After graduating and working as a general practitioner, Dr. Boggie joined the Department of Family Practice, establishing the family practice residency at Vancouver General Hospital.
Dr. Boggie is fondly remembered by the UBC Faculty of Medicine for his lifelong support.
UBC Safe is the official safety app of UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus that integrates with UBC’s safety and security systems. The multi-function app enhances campus safety by putting direct access to campus safety resources and services in your hand, while on the go. Receive important safety push notifications, and find safety information, contacts, maps and procedures — all in one place!
UBC push notification: Turn on your push notifications to receive immediate information updates that are impacting the entire campus. — e.g. weather advisories, class cancellations, etc.
Critical services: Connect with Campus Security for assistance, first aid when needed, or arrange for SafeWalk to your car.
Campus resources: Access important safety resources in one convenient place.
The UBC Learning Circle, a partnership between the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and the First Nations Health Authority, is an ongoing videoconference and webinar initiative that aims to provide educational and informational opportunities to health care workers and professionals in First Nations communities.
Everyone is welcome to UBCLC sessions. These events aim to embody a safe space for everyone of all different backgrounds to have their opinions and voices equally heard.
Upcoming events
February 2 — First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Revitalizing First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage
Join us for a discussion about the First Peoples’ Cultural Council, a unique organization in Canada and worldwide, that is a recognized leader in the revitalization of First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage. This webinar will focus on the work of the organization in supporting language revitalization for First Nations in BC.
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023 (PST) Time: 10–11:30 am Where: Online via Zoom
February 7 – Unlearning and undoing systemic white supremacy and Indigenous-specific racism within the BC Office of the Provincial Health Officer with Dr. Kate Jongbloed and Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
Join us for this session to learn more about unlearning and undoing systemic white supremacy and Indigenous-specific racism within the BC Office of the Provincial Health Officer with Dr. Kate Jongbloed and Dr. Danièle Behn Smith.
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (PST) Time: 10–11:30 am Where: Online via Zoom
Register to join an in-person lecture and reception on February 28 with Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, recipient of the 2021 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
Topic: Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19 Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Time: Lecture 2–3 pm, Reception 3–4 pm Location: In person at the Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Boulevard
Dr. Tyrrell is a visionary clinician-scientist, creative virologist, entrepreneur and academic leader. His multi-faceted career in academic medicine, virology, pharmaceutical enterprise, and dedicated advocacy for health research in Canada were recognized with the 2021 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, established in 2005 by the Friends of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (FCIHR), recognizes exceptional innovation by a visionary health leader of international stature.
Royal College 2023 Academic Certification Application
The FoM internal deadline to submit Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) applications for Academic Certification is Friday, February 17th. Please share the entire package electronically via OneDrive with Fern Moran. Please do not send them directly to the Dean. For more information on the Academic Certification process including the Academic Certification Application, Policy on Academic Certification and a guide on how to prepare a strong letter of support, please visit MedNet
Additional information included in email version of newsletter sent Jan 17, 2023 with attached email RCPSC 2023 Academic Certification DUE February 28, 2023, initially sent out Jan 16, 2023
Please note: The Royal College will be accepting electronic applications (i.e. hard copy originals are not required), and credit card payments. Please contact FoM Faculty HR if you have any questions.
Student & Employee Investigations – the Privacy Issues
The Office of the CIO is hosting a virtual event on January 24, 2023, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, with Paul Hancock (Legal Counsel, Information and Privacy at UBC) and Carly Stanhope, (Director of Investigations at UBC) who will analyze the privacy issues that arise when investigating a student or employee against accusations of misconduct.
Please register here:hxxps://privacymatters.ubc.ca/dpw2023#investigations (Please note that the link has been deliberately broken. To visit the page, simply copy and paste the link into your web browser and replace xx with tt).
2022 Annual Activity Reports
Announcement and relevant information this regarding 2022 Academic Annual Activity Report reporting process was sent by email.
Please refer to email announcement attached to email newsletter version sent Jan 17, 2023, subject line 2022 Annual Activity Report originally sent Dec 9, 2022.
The annual activity reports are due January 31, 2023.
Updates & Reminders
Recommendations for Emeritus Status
Faculty Relations confirmed that all (Clinical + Tenure) emeritus recommendations submitted in November 2022 have been approved.
Upcoming Terminations and Reappointments
Please run report “Employees with Upcoming Term End Dates” in Workday and determine if any paid or unpaid faculty members who have a termination date on of June 30th or earlier and need to be reappointed. Honorary reappointments ending June 30th will continue to be processed through the Annual Honorary Reappointment Process – our office will send the spreadsheets and information on the process to units as soon as we receive them from Faculty Relations. We expect this list to be sent out in March, but we recommend beginning to review honorary faculty with June 30, 2023 end dates and bring them forward to your reappointment committees ahead of time. Please note that eligible faculty salary increases are expected to take place in May. Therefore, it is encouraged that you process any reappointments before May or as early as possible.
Prescribed Interest Rate for PIRLs
The Prescribed Interest Rate has increased from 3% to 4% effective January 1, 2023. This means that any PIRL loans activated as of January 1, 2023 will require the faculty member to pay 4% of the loan interest. The Provost Office and the Department/Schools support the faculty member’s loan by splitting the remaining ongoing interest cost on the loan for the 15-year duration of the loan. Going forward after January 1, 2023, the faculty member will pay 4%, and the Provost Office and the hiring faculty/department will each pay 1.65% in interest.
Email version of newsletter sent Jan 17, 2023 includes attachment with further details, subject line FW: PIR (Prescribed Interest Rate) Update, originally sent Jan 10, 2023
The Draft 30-Year Vision for the Vancouver campus is here!
Over the past year, with input from thousands of community members like you, the university and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, the Campus and Community Planning team explored what’s important for the future of the campus and how smart land use planning can help us get there. The result is a draft Vision that outlines how the campus will change and grow over the next 30 years.
Now, they want to hear your feedback. Did they get it right? How could the draft be improved to better meet the future needs of the university, its communities and people like you?
Explore the Draft 30-Year Vision and share your thoughts through a short survey by February 7.
