Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award ProgramDeadline extended: Apply by March 3. 
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 Educational resources on anti-Jewish, anti-Arab & anti-Muslim discrimination now availableExplore the new resources from the UBC Equity & Inclusion Office. 
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 UBC’s updated Sexual Misconduct Policy and new training for all faculty and staffComplete the Workplace Learning training by Feb. 28. 
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 Health Research BC Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home & Community Care programSubmit an LOI by March 24. 
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 Dr. Bonnie Henry on Leading In a Time of Uncertainty: My Road to KindnessRegister for the hybrid lecture on Jan. 30. 
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 Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood ResearchA message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang. 
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 Check your lung health: UBCV Travelling Health FairBook an appointment to learn about your lung health, Feb. 18–21. 
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 Search for a new Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President, HealthA message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic. 
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 Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy ResearchA message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research. 
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 Science, Stand-up & Song: Stem Cell EditionGet tickets for the Oct. 16 event. 
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 Innovation UBC Venture Founder programApply by Oct. 27. 
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 Advanced Research Computing information sessionRegister for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research. 
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 Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC VancouverJoin the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9. 
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 From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource CentresRegister for the public lecture on Sept. 25. 
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 Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentationRegister to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18. 
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 Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshopRegister for an upcoming workshop date. 
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 Orange Shirt Day at UBCSee events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity. 
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 Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David BoydRegister to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11. 
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 OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominationsNominate a faculty member by Nov. 27. 
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 West Coast Teaching Excellence AwardsNominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28. 
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 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10. 
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 UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominationsNominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7. 
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 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15. 
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 Open educational resource (OER) grantsApply 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 GrantApply for support with your event by Oct. 1. 
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 Ministry of Health Seed Grant ProgramSubmit a notice of intent by Oct. 8. 
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 StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposalsApply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities. 
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 Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family PracticeA message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical EducationA message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic SciencesA 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, HealthA 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 AdmissionsA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, InteriorA 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 SciencesA 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, FraserA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners. 
