Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Fraudulent Email Alert
A message from Gráinne McElroy, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Faculty of Medicine I’m writing to advise you of a serious cyber security attack. Please be aware that we have received reports of an email making fictitious allegations towards a student that was sent to members of the Faculty of Medicine community. This is a form…
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Join Us for It Starts with Us: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Gender)
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) for the next It Starts with Us event: Let’s talk about sex (and gender). This presentation will feature Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer and Dr. A.J. Lowik, who will share some background learnings that set…
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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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Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC As we enter a new year and a new winter term, we find ourselves in the midst of a significant transformational change in the global pandemic. While conditions remain serious right now, there is growing optimism that better days lay ahead. Despite…
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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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New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders
Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
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Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding
Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). CTLT Indigenous Initiatives develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. Upcoming events May 16 | Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully…
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Research & Reflections on Teaching: A Medical & Health Education Series
Join the first medical & health education session on May 23.
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New abortion access course for healthcare providers
Registrations are open for the new self-paced accredited course.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 6–10
Register for online & in-person events.
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School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation
Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
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Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition
Apply for 2024 grants by Sep. 30.
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Postdoctoral Exchange Travel Award: NTU LKCMedicine
Postdoctoral fellows, apply to engage in research at Nanyang Technological University for 4–6 months.
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Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations
Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 16 & final submission by Nov. 15.
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Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize
Submit a visual artwork by Sep. 30.
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AFMC Awards 2025: Call for nominations
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 6.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for the fall/winter cohort by July 15.
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Large TLEF special call: Generative AI collaborative cluster grants
Submit ideas for internal review by June 24.
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UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund
Apply by July 9.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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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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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim 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. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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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.


