Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 31.
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Dr. Dean Regier appointed Director, Academy of Translational Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Attend the Provost’s All-Faculty Forum on March 17, 2025
UBCV faculty, register to attend in-person or online on March 17.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 12.
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Partnering in Research conference
Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
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Dr. Susan Forwell appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Audiology & Speech Sciences: School Director candidate presentation
Register to join the presentation online or in-person on March 6.
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Building brand & reputation across B.C., Canada & beyond
How the Office of Creative & Communications is bringing Faculty of Medicine stories to the world — and building awareness among our most important audiences.
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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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Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the candidate presentations.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9
Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
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Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas Murthy
Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29.
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31st UBC Medicine Spring Gala
Tickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event.
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Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate Solutions
Register to join the in-person event on April 16.
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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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Reminder: 2024 Japan Prize nominations
Submit nominations by Jan. 13, 2023.
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Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition
Early-career researchers — apply by Jan. 16.
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Lasker Medical Research Awards
Submit a nomination by Feb. 6, 2023.
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UBC Vancouver teaching & learning funding opportunities
Dates and info for SoTL Seed, OER Fund & Students as Partners Fund.
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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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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.

