Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 UBC Connects | Voices for Health EquityRegister to join the Nov. 4 event. 
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 Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, FraserA 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 FameDr. Caron is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice. 
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 John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship AwardNominate by Oct. 18. 
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 Complete UBC’s Employment Equity SurveyComplete the updated survey by Oct. 31. 
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 CTLT Winter Institute: Call for contributionsSubmit session ideas by Oct. 11. 
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 MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers NeededHelp select the next class of medical students at UBC. 
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 Refreshing UBC’s Strategic PlanHelp shape the vision of UBC through pop-up events, workshops & an online survey. 
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 National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness WeekEmergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of… 
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 Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2MarketApply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts. 
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 Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentationsRegister to join the candidate presentations. 
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 Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events. 
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 Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas MurthyRegister to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29. 
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 31st UBC Medicine Spring GalaTickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event. 
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 Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate SolutionsRegister to join the in-person event on April 16. 
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 International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources. 
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 Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses. 
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 OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominationsNominate a faculty member by Nov. 27. 
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 West Coast Teaching Excellence AwardsNominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28. 
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 Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10. 
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 UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominationsNominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7. 
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 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15. 
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 Open educational resource (OER) grantsApply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses. 
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 Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive GrantApply for support with your event by Oct. 1. 
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 Ministry of Health Seed Grant ProgramSubmit a notice of intent by Oct. 8. 
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 StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposalsApply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities. 
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 Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family PracticeA message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical EducationA message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education. 
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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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 Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic SciencesA 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, HealthA 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 AdmissionsA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, InteriorA 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 SciencesA 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, FraserA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement AwardsThe awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service. 
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 Leadership of the Faculty of MedicineA message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver. 
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 Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in MedicineRegister to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Sep. 9, 2024. 
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 Strategic Plan in Action: Read the mid-term reportA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14. 
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 2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominationsSubmit nominations by Friday, June 14. 
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 Distinguished Achievement Awards 2024: Call for nominationsNominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 12. 
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 Community Update from Dean Dermot KelleherA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.