Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Five Days in May: B.C.’s Health Research Showcase
Register for virtual health research events taking place through May.
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VCHRI Research Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Health Care through Research
Register to join the summit on June 2.
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National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of…
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Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market
Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.
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Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy
A message from Roger Wong, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the candidate presentations.
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New Faculty Research Award
New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
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CTLT Spring Institute: Embracing Creativity & Risk Taking in the New Normal
Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops May 29–June 1.
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Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program
Apply as a mentee or mentor by June 30.
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The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis
Join in-person or online on May 5.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 2–9
Register for online & in-person events.
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Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023
Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
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Partnering in Research Conference
Register to join the June 15 event.
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Get active with Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Register to join in-person May 5, or virtually between May 2–5.
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Teaching & learning professional development
Register for upcoming workshops and programs from the CTLT.
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CIEBH Town Hall
Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Submit an expression of interest by March 3, 2025.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects by Jan. 29.
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Apply for a Move UBC Grant
Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
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Japan Prize 2026: Call for nominations
Submit full nomination packages by Jan. 10, 2025.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Health Research BC Research Trainee program
Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 12.
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Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
Submit a letter of intent by Jan. 17, 2025.
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UBC Health Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Nov. 8.
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Health Research BC Scholar & Health Professional-Investigator programs
Submit a letter of intent by Nov. 19.
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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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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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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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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.



