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 Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation TogetherRegister to join the event on Oct. 28. 
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 UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain HealthRegister to join the in-person event on Nov. 3. 
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 AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health EquityRegister to join the Nov. 15–16 event. 
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 UBC Thrive monthJoin events & explore resources to support mental health this November. 
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 Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity eventsRegister to join the symposium & virtual events through October. 
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 Teaching & learning professional development workshopsRegister for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology. 
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 Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam ProfessorsRegister to join the virtual event on Nov. 12. 
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 UBC ShakeOut Oct. 16: 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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 Science, Stand-up & Song: Stem Cell EditionGet tickets for the Oct. 16 event. 
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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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 Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, ResearchA 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 AffairsA 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 PreventionA 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 InstituteA 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 EducationA 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, UNBCA 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 EngagementA 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 RadiologyA 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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 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.