Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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AFMC Awards 2024: Call for nominations
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 15.
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Weather advisory: Heat warning
Access resources on heat health & safety and cooling centres.
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Faculty of Medicine members awarded the Order of B.C.
Drs. Penny Ballem, Jane Buxton & Pieter Cullis have been appointed to the Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour.
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Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant
Submit your letter of intent by Aug. 31.
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Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations
Submit an expression of intent by Sep. 15 & full submission by Nov. 15.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Emancipation Day
Aug. 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada. Reflect on & learn about the history of slavery in Canada.
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CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning
New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 21–25.
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Ho-Am Prize 2024
Submit a nomination package by Oct. 3, 2023.
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CMHF Induction Ceremony 2024
Purchase your ticket by April 3.
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International Congress on Academic Medicine 2024
Register to join the event April 12–15.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 28.
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Unpacking Identity: IBPOC wellbeing workshop series
IBPOC faculty & staff, enrol in online workshops held March 12–21.
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UBC Wellbeing workshop “ME Time: Making room for joy”
Join the virtual workshop on Feb. 29, & explore more upcoming workshops.
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New procurement training workshops: Paying suppliers
Faculty & staff who work with suppliers, explore new workshops.
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
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Get active this February with Move UBC
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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Safeguarding Science Webinars
Register for one of ten webinars by Public Safety Canada’s Research Security Centre.
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2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 9.
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CIEBH Town Hall
Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
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Public Scholars Initiative: New Health Equity Stream
Doctoral students can apply for the 2023/24 cohort by May 12.
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Honorary Medical Alumni Award: Call for nominations
UBC medical alumni are invited to make a nomination by March 16.
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2023 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 12 noon on April 11.
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National Research Prizes: Deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
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2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards program
Submit a proposal to hire Canadian undergraduate students to help with your research projects.
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Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…
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Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
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Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
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Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention
A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
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Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute
A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
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Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
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Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
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Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
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Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…
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Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
An end-of-academic year message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.
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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.