Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Sep. 16 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Western Canada One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 2024
Register by Sep. 26 to attend.
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Search for a new Vice-President, Human Resources
UBC has embarked on a search for a new Vice-President, Human Resources.
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UBCV: Residence Move-in Day Aug. 27
Help 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 Ethics
A message from Robert McMaster and Aslam Anis.
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Researchers address lung health challenges with new federal funding
Teams 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 BBQ
Faculty & staff, join UBCO on Aug. 29 or UBCV on Sep. 11.
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Surgery: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the online presentations.
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CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning
New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 19–22.
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Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week
Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
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UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
Register to join the event on Oct. 28.
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UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain Health
Register to join the in-person event on Nov. 3.
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AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health Equity
Register to join the Nov. 15–16 event.
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UBC Thrive month
Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity events
Register to join the symposium & virtual events through October.
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Teaching & learning professional development workshops
Register for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology.
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Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam Professors
Register to join the virtual event on Nov. 12.
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Health Research BC Research Trainee program
Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 12.
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Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
Submit a letter of intent by Jan. 17, 2025.
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UBC Health Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Nov. 8.
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Health Research BC Scholar & Health Professional-Investigator programs
Submit a letter of intent by Nov. 19.
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Canadian Medical Association Awards 2025: Call for nominations
Submit a nomination by Nov. 30.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program
Submit a project proposal by Nov. 18.
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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Nominate by Oct. 18.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2025/26
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 1.
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UBC Okanagan teaching awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBCO faculty members by Nov. 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.
