Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 7.
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OER Excellence and Impact Awards
Faculty at UBCV & UBCO, nominate by Oct. 17.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Sep. 27.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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Enhanced resources at UBC to help prevent overdoses
500 additional doses of nasal naloxone will be held in cabinets across UBC’s campuses.
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Dr. Dean Jones appointed Vice Dean, Health Engagement
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience
Register to join the in-person event on Sep. 25.
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UBC Tribute to Lindsay Gordon
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President & Vice-Chancellor.
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Message from the President: Welcome to the new academic year
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC’s President & Vice-Chancellor.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David Boyd
Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
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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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Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025
Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.
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Innovation UBC Lab2Market programs
Apply for programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
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Annual Welcome Back BBQ
Register to join the faculty & staff events at UBCV & UBCO.
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Health Data Analytics micro-certificate info session
Join the info session on July 31 to learn more about the UBC Micro-certificate program.
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Professional development events for new faculty: CTLT Summer Institute
New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 18–22.
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Clinical Trials BC: ISO 14155 — Good Clinical Practice for Medical Devices
Learn about upcoming changes to the medical device standard in the Aug. 12 webinar.
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BranchingOUT: UBC Botanical Garden’s Pride Celebration
Join the evening event on July 17.
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2S/LGBTQ+ Health Hub trainee funding program
Apply for the 2025-26 cohort by May 31.
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New Faculty Research Award
New faculty & clinical faculty, apply for funding by June 16.
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Shared Research Platforms Competition
UBCV research facilities, submit an expression of interest by May 1.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
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RCCbc grants for rural physicians
Apply by April 30.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 7.
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Solutions Scholars Program
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
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Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations
Register intent to nominate by March 5.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 8.
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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.
