Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Faculty of Medicine members awarded the Order of B.C.
Drs. Penny Ballem, Jane Buxton & Pieter Cullis have been appointed to the Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour.
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Faculty/Resident Development Initiatives Grant
Submit your letter of intent by Aug. 31.
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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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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day Feb. 22
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background, & access resources.
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Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization
Join the hybrid seminar hosted by Safety & Risk Services on March 10.
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Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking
Register to join the Feb. 28 hybrid event.
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Climate Emergency Week at UBC
Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 1–16.
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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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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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Open educational resource (OER) grants
UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
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Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
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Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
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Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
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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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Truth & Reconciliation: Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Welcome to the new academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Work(place) Evolution: Shaping the future of work at the Faculty of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Update on the Central Okanagan wildfire situation
A message from Mike Allard, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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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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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.
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Future-proofing health in a changing climate: Read our latest edition of Pathways
Dean Dermot Kelleher launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.
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Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
An end-of-academic year message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.