Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Statement from the Provosts regarding international student study permits
A message from Gage Averill & Rehan Sadiq.
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UBC Thrive month signature events
Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program
Submit a project proposal by Nov. 18.
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Benefits update: New Employee & Family Assistance Program provider GreenShield Health
Eligible faculty & staff can access the new EFAP starting Nov. 1.
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Search for a new Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health — Update
Complete the survey by Oct. 23.
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UBC Connects | Voices for Health Equity
Register to join the Nov. 4 event.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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UBC ShakeOut Oct. 17: 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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Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Dr. Caron is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.
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Advanced Research Computing information session
Register 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 Vancouver
Join 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 Centres
Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
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Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation
Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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Orange Shirt Day at UBC
See 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 Boyd
Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
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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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Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025
Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.
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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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Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging formally designated a Faculty of Medicine research centre
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Respectful Environments Survey 2023
Have your say, complete the survey by Friday, June 30.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023: Update to staff awards
A message from Chris Lovato, Vice-Dean, Academic.
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2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 9.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 14, 2023.
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Introducing the new Faculty of Medicine IT Governance & Security Policy
The Faculty of Medicine has developed & approved this policy to reduce risk to the Faculty, UBC & our Health Authority partners who host academic activities.
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It Starts with Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust on Jan. 25
Register for the Jan. 25 event, hosted by the REDI office & the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
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Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
An end-of-year message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Launch of refreshed MedNet website
I am pleased to announce the launch of the new, refreshed MedNet faculty and staff website.