Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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The Taylor International Prize in Medicine
Submit nominations by May 1.
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UBC Okanagan: Discounted transit passes for faculty & staff
The Summer 2024 ProPass sign-up period is open until May 10.
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UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program
Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
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UBC Spring graduation ceremonies: Call for volunteers
Support this year’s events at UBCV & UBCO.
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Message from the President: My sincere thanks as we complete winter session
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President and Vice-Chancellor.
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UBC faculty and learners recognized by Medical Alumni Association
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
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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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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Summer Climate Conversations
Bring a picnic & join an upcoming informal conversation at UBCV.
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Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29)
Apply to join the delegation by July 1.
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Open house: Indigenous Stream, Clinical Educator Fellowship Program
Register to join the June 25 open house.
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Museum of Anthropology reopening events
Join the reopening celebrations June 13–16.
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Implementing equity and anti-racism priorities: Progress update
Register for the update and Q&A on June 25.
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Pride at UBC
Explore events & resources.
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Indigenous History Month at UBC
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Explore what’s happening across UBC.
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Go by Bike Week, June 3–9
Register as an individual or team for Go by Bike Week.
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New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders
Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
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National Research Prizes: Deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
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2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards program
Submit a proposal to hire Canadian undergraduate students to help with your research projects.
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Nominations open: Governor General’s Gold Medal
Graduate programs can nominate PhD & MSc thesis students by Feb. 24.
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Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking
Register to join the Feb. 28 hybrid event.
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Apply to the Students as Partners Fund
Apply by Feb. 24 to fund your UBC Vancouver course redesign project.
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BC Rural Health Awards
Nominate a rural community or doctor to recognize their contributions towards improving the health of rural British Columbians.
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UBC Sustainability Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 19 for up to $4000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
Nominate a Graduate TA by Friday, March 3.
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Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
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Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
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Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
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Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
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Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
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Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
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Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
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Call for Strategic Investment Fund Proposals
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I’m pleased to announce that the Faculty of Medicine’s spring 2022 call for Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) proposals is now open. Dr. Chris Lovato, Vice-Dean Academic, will continue to chair the SIF Advisory Group. To support the proposal process, we are introducing…
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Save the Date: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) invites you to its first virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.” When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm What will I learn? Speakers: Information on registrations…
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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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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…