Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines
Take advantage of your annual plan maximums before they reset.
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Voting open for Board of Governors positions and second call for nominations for both Senates
Voting & Senate nominations open until 4 pm, Nov. 27.
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Search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation
UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, Research & Innovation.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20
See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
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Welcome to UBC, Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Faculty & staff shared warm greetings for Dr. Anandasabapathy, along with recommendations for must-see places in B.C.
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Preparing for extreme weather at UBC
As we approach winter, find information on preparing for extreme weather at UBC.
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UBC Indigenous Citizenship Declaration engagement sessions
Indigenous faculty & staff are encouraged to participate in this initiative.
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Climate+Water Research Symposium
Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
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Health After 2020: Facilitating equitable access to palliative & end-of-life care for underserved populations
Register to join the virtual events April 2–16.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 31.
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Partnering in Research conference
Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
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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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UBC Connects | Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law
Register to join the discussion on March 10.
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
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Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23
Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations
UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 14.
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UBC Health Interprofessional Education Scholars program
Apply by Sunday, May 12.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC: C2 & Reach programs
Apply by May 13, 2024.
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Rapid Response 2024 program
Submit a letter of intent by April 30.
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The Taylor International Prize in Medicine
Submit nominations by May 1.
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UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program
Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
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VinFuture Prize: Call for nominations
Nominations submissions due Apr. 17, 2024.
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UBC Collaborative Research Mobility Awards
Apply by May 6.
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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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Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy: Resources now available
Read a summary of the policy changes & explore FAQs.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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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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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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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.