Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives.
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Photos from Faculty and Staff Sports Day
View images from the 15th UBC Faculty and Staff Sports Day, which took place on May 2.
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UBC’s Voluntary Retirement Program for eligible faculty and staff
The university is launching a limited-time Voluntary Retirement Program on May 20, 2025 for eligible employees.
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UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominations
UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13.
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Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Kishore Mulpuri
Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on May 20.
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PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teams
UBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13.
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UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund
Apply for project funding by June 4.
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2S/LGBTQ+ Health Hub trainee funding program
Apply for the 2025-26 cohort by May 31.
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It Starts With Us: Advancing Inclusive Research in Medicine
Register to join the virtual panel event on May 16.
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Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Framework update
Learn more, & register for the townhall in Jan. 2024.
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Emergency Medicine: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the Dec. 8 & 19 online presentations.
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CHSPR Health Policy Conference: Exploring the Future of Drug Coverage in Canada
Register to join in-person or online on March 5.
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Consultation sessions for Innovation UBC
UBCV researchers, attend a virtual consultation on Dec. 14 or Jan. 12.
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14 Not Forgotten ceremony 2023
Join the Faculty of Applied Science for the ceremony on Dec. 6.
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CTLT Winter Institute teaching & learning workshops
Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops Dec. 11–15.
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Disability inclusion webinar series
Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility in a workshop Nov. 27–Dec. 1.
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Trans Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
Join events & access resources.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 21
Registration closes 4:15 pm on Nov. 21.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
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Ho-Am Prize 2026
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
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AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
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Campus as a Living Lab Fund
Attend the info session on Sept. 16, & submit a notice of intent by Sept. 30.
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UBC AI & Health Network Fellows Program
Apply for the inaugural program by Sep. 8.
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Faculty Research Awards: Call for nominations
Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 15 & final submission by Nov. 17.
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Indo-Pacific Scholarships & Fellowships for Canadians (Global Affairs Canada)
Submit a Letter of Intent to UBC Global Engagement by July 14.
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Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
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Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
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Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention
A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
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Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute
A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
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Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
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Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
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Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
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Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…
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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Beyond 75: Read the community engagement report
The report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.
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Reflecting on an extraordinary academic year
Read the end-of-academic year update from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy appointed Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Dr. Roger Wong to join Vancouver Coastal Health as Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC