Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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2025 Killam Prizes awarded to Drs. Marra & Zandstra
The prestigious prizes are awarded to Canadian scholars for sustained research excellence & impact in their fields of study.
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RCCbc grants for rural physicians
Apply by April 30.
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Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2
Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
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Supporting Canadian suppliers and navigating U.S. tariffs
An update from UBC Finance on procurement & resources for sourcing locally.
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Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)
Register to join the 3-month online program by May 1.
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UBC IT update: Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC
UBC restricts the installation or use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek Applications.
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Climate+Water Research Symposium
Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
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UBC planning a balanced operating budget for 2025/26
The budget proposal will be considered by the full Board of Governors on March 28.
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Annual Welcome Back BBQ
Faculty & staff, join UBCO on Aug. 29 or UBCV on Sep. 11.
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Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the online presentations.
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CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning
New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 19–22.
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Participate in the Vancouver Pride Parade
Register to join the organizing committee or to walk in the parade on Aug. 4.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Department Head Candidate presentation
Register to join the online presentation on July 30.
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New faculty professional development opportunities
See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
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Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the online presentations.
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Postdoctoral Fellows Financial Townhall
Provide your feedback on postdoc stipends, July 4–8.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations
Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 18 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBC alumni by Feb. 14.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Deadline extended: Apply by March 3.
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Health Research BC Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home & Community Care program
Submit an LOI by March 24.
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Work Learn program Summer Session 2025
Submit a proposal by Jan. 27 (UBCV) or Jan. 20 (UBCO).
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FoM Summer Student Research Program 2025
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 17.
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Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine 2025
Submit a research project by Feb. 6, 2025.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Submit an expression of interest by March 3, 2025.
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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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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. Robyn Hutchings appointed Associate Dean, Student Affairs, MD Undergraduate Program
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin appointed Head, Department of Surgery
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, Research
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
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Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Search update: Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.