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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Bridging Research & Action
Register to attend the hybrid event May 15–16.
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Black History Month at UBC
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry on Leading In a Time of Uncertainty: My Road to Kindness
Register for the hybrid lecture on Jan. 30.
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Check your lung health: UBCV Travelling Health Fair
Book an appointment to learn about your lung health, Feb. 18–21.
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Get active this February with Move UBC
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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GenAI in Teaching and Learning Symposium
Join the virtual symposium on Feb. 3.
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Data Privacy Week events at UBC
Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 28–30.
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Global Health Conference 2025
Register to join the hybrid conference on April 10, 2025.
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You are invited: Celebrating 75 years of excellence across British Columbia
Join us as we mark the Faculty’s 75th anniversary around the province.
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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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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
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Ho-Am Prize 2026
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
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AFMC Awards 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 15.
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Dr. J9 Austin appointed Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Hilary Grocott appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Robert Petrella reappointed Head, Department of Family Practice
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research Institute
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Fiona Dalton, President & CEO, Providence Health Care.
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Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood Research
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. Anita Palepu reappointed Head, Department of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Drs. Lynn Raymond & Shernaz Bamji appointed as Co-Directors, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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.
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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.