Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Robert Petrella elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community.
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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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Ho-Am Prize 2026
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
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Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025
Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.
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Innovation UBC Lab2Market programs
Apply for programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
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AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
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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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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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UBC Medicine faculty honoured with Order of B.C.
Drs. Ruth Grunau, Robin Love & John Yee received the province’s highest form of recognition.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
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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). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
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UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day
Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
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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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Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series
Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.
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UBC Okanagan teaching awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBCO faculty members by Nov. 8.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
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Research Facility Support Grants
Apply by Nov. 1.
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Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant
Deadline extended: Submit your letter of intent by Oct. 27.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals by Nov. 14.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
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OER Excellence and Impact Awards
Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Attend the Sep. 12 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 27.
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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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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023
Dean Dermot Kelleher announces the recipients of the 2023 awards.
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Truth & Reconciliation: Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Welcome to the new academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Work(place) Evolution: Shaping the future of work at the Faculty of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Update on the Central Okanagan wildfire situation
A message from Mike Allard, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.
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Future-proofing health in a changing climate: Read our latest edition of Pathways
Dean Dermot Kelleher launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.
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Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
An end-of-academic year message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
