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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 Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18. 
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 UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation TogetherRegister to join the event on Oct. 28. 
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 UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain HealthRegister to join the in-person event on Nov. 3. 
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 AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health EquityRegister to join the Nov. 15–16 event. 
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 UBC Thrive monthJoin events & explore resources to support mental health this November. 
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 Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity eventsRegister to join the symposium & virtual events through October. 
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 Teaching & learning professional development workshopsRegister for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology. 
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 Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam ProfessorsRegister to join the virtual event on Nov. 12. 
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 UBC ShakeOut Oct. 16: Are you prepared for an earthquake?UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17. 
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 Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominationsSubmit nominations by March 28. 
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 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominationsFaculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28. 
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 Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposalsUBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15. 
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 Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Awards 2025Apply by April 30, 2025 
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 Wall Fellowships & Research AwardsSubmit a notice of intent by Feb. 24. 
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 Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year. 
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 UBC Green Labs FundApply by March 18 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable. 
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 alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations openNominate UBC alumni by Feb. 14. 
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 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award ProgramDeadline extended: Apply by March 3. 
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 Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy appointed Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and 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. Robyn Hutchings appointed Associate Dean, Student Affairs, MD Undergraduate ProgramA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin appointed Head, Department of SurgeryA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, ResearchA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Dr. Sarah Bartlett extended as interim Associate Dean, Student AffairsA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, FraserA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Dean Regier appointed Director, Academy of Translational MedicineA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. 
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 Dr. Susan Forwell appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate & Postdoctoral EducationA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research. 
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 Dr. M-J Milloy appointed interim Director of Research, BC Centre on Substance UseA message from Robert McMaster, Darryl Knight & Teresa Tsang. 
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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. 
