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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 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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 Transforming Health SymposiumRegister to join the symposium on Nov. 4. 
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 Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity. 
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 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam AparicioRegister for the address & reception, Nov. 18. 
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 Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st CenturyRegister for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9. 
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 Rural Voices Gathering 2024Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27. 
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 Workshops for community-engaged researchersRegister for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop. 
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 Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School ExperienceRegister to join the in-person event on Sep. 25. 
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 Women’s Health Seminar SeriesRegister for the online seminars, starting Sep. 23. 
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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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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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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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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.