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All Announcements

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Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30

See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
UBC President’s Awards for Staff 2024

Meet the nine Faculty of Medicine staff members recognized for outstanding achievements & excellence within the UBC community.
Introducing the 75th anniversary signifier

Celebrate 75 years with the new signifier.
Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio

Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
UBCV fall cycling programs

If you cycle to UBC Vancouver, or want to start, explore three cycling programs aimed to promote cycling on campus and improve the experience of all cyclists in our community. Bike Valet pilot UBCV is piloting a Bike Valet service every Wednesday and Thursday, from September 18 to October 10. With the aim of improving…
Peer to Peer faculty development program

Apply to join the next cohort, starting Oct. 17.
Staff Mentoring Program: Call for mentors

Deadline extended: Apply as a mentor by Oct. 25.
Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century

Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant

Deadline extended: Submit your letter of intent by Oct. 27.

Events

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Advanced Research Computing information session

Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver

Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres

Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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.
Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David Boyd

Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe

Register for the event on Sept. 23.
Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025

Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.

Funding & Awards

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Appointment

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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.
Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education

A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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.
Dr. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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.
Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.

Community

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Welcome to the new academic year

Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025

Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher

Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals

Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe

Register for the event on Sept. 23.
Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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.
Reflecting on an extraordinary academic year

Read the end-of-academic year update from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025

The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.