Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 UBCV: Residence Move-in Day Aug. 27Help reduce traffic on Move-in Day, Tuesday, Aug. 27. 
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 Dr. Susan Cox appointed interim Director of W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied EthicsA message from Robert McMaster and Aslam Anis. 
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 Researchers address lung health challenges with new federal fundingTeams led by Drs. Christopher Carlsten & Janice Leung will study major lung health concerns like wildfire smoke and vaping. 
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 Annual Welcome Back BBQFaculty & staff, join UBCO on Aug. 29 or UBCV on Sep. 11. 
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 Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentationsRegister to join the online presentations. 
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 CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & LearningNew instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 19–22. 
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 Ho-Am Prize 2025Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 23. 
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 Researchers awarded more than $2.2 million to strengthen the health workforceThe funding will support researchers to investigate the implementation, evaluation & scaling up of evidence-informed workforce solutions. 
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 Participate in the Vancouver Pride ParadeRegister to join the organizing committee or to walk in the parade on Aug. 4. 
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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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 Distinguished University Scholar ProgramInternal call for nominations due by July 23 
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 Large Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation ProjectsLetters of Intent due July 17. 
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 Inspiring Community GrantsApply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominationsSubmit nominations by Friday, June 13. 
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 UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16. 
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 Partnership Recognition and Exploration FundApply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives. 
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 UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominationsUBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13. 
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 PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teamsUBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13. 
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 UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative FundApply for project funding by June 4. 
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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. 
