Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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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New Hybrid Work Agreement for staff
The new agreement must be completed by all staff who participate in UBC’s hybrid work program.
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Faculty of Medicine students win World’s Challenge Challenge with the Lifegiver Box
Piper Scott-Fiddler & Samantha Sage Martin-Ferris developed the project to empower Indigenous women & improve access to sexual healthcare.
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New faculty professional development opportunities
See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a research or teaching & learning proposal by July 31.
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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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UBC Climate Emergency Week
Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 12–16.
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CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal
Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
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Reminder: 2024 Japan Prize nominations
Submit nominations by Jan. 13, 2023.
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Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition
Early-career researchers — apply by Jan. 16.
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Lasker Medical Research Awards
Submit a nomination by Feb. 6, 2023.
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UBC Vancouver teaching & learning funding opportunities
Dates and info for SoTL Seed, OER Fund & Students as Partners Fund.
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entrepreneurship@UBC spring 2023 programs
Apply by December 20, 2022.
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2023 FoM Summer Student Research Program
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 15, 2023.
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2023 FoM Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine
Submit a research project by Jan. 19, 2023.
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Apply for a Move UBC Grant
Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
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Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by December 9, 2022.
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Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
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Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
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Drs. Valter Ciocca & 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 the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…
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Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
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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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Call for Nominations: President’s Advisory Committee for the Selection of a New Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health
A message from UBC Senate and Curriculum Services.
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Thank you for an extraordinary academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
The 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 Medicine
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Sep. 9, 2024.
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Strategic Plan in Action: Read the mid-term report
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.