Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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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Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week
Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
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UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
Register to join the event on Oct. 28.
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UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain Health
Register to join the in-person event on Nov. 3.
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AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health Equity
Register to join the Nov. 15–16 event.
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UBC Thrive month
Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity events
Register to join the symposium & virtual events through October.
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Teaching & learning professional development workshops
Register for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology.
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Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam Professors
Register to join the virtual event on Nov. 12.
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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
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UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Dr. Lakshmi Yatham reappointed Head, Department of Psychiatry
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Dean Jones appointed Vice Dean, Health Engagement
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Sarah Bartlett appointed interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Laura Farrell appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, UBC & Academic Director, UBC Distributed Programs, UVic
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Aslam Anis appointed Director, School of Population and Public Health
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Susan Cox appointed interim Director of W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics
A message from Robert McMaster and Aslam Anis.
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Dr. Naveed Janjua appointed Director, University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (UBC CDC)
A message from Robert McMaster and Jat Sandhu.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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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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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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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.
