Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBC Okanagan teaching awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBCO faculty members by Nov. 8.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
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Research Facility Support Grants
Apply by Nov. 1.
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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.
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UBC President’s Awards for Staff 2024
Meet the nine Faculty of Medicine staff members recognized for outstanding achievements & excellence within the UBC community.
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Introducing the 75th anniversary signifier
Celebrate 75 years with the new signifier.
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Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio
Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
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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…
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Peer to Peer faculty development program
Apply to join the next cohort, starting Oct. 17.
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Move more with Move UBC month
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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International Congress on Academic Medicine
ICAM2023 is taking place April 13-18 in Québec City.
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Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series
Register for the Faculty of Medicine’s annual Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series.
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Policy Communications Clinic and Workshop Series
Attend a workshop on how to communicate research effectively for policy change.
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UBC Learning Circle upcoming events
Register for the Feb. 2 & Feb. 7 online webinars.
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Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell
Join the Feb. 28 lecture on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC
See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
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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.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
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UBCV Work Learn program, Winter Session 2024
Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 17.
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Wall Fellowships & Awards
Submit a notice of intent for the inaugural awards program.
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Scholarship of Teaching & Learning funding opportunities
Apply for SoTL Linkage Grants or to the SoTL Seed Program.
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UBC University Killam Professors: Call for nominations
Submit for internal review by June 27.
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UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations
UBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 14.
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UBC Health Interprofessional Education Scholars program
Apply by Sunday, May 12.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC: C2 & Reach programs
Apply by May 13, 2024.
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Rapid Response 2024 program
Submit a letter of intent by April 30.
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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.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A 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, Health
A 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 Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A 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, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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.
