Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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New wayfinding system at UBCV
The new map tool identifies routes for pedestrians, cyclists & wheelchair users.
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Is your UBC workstation safe?
Complete the survey by Feb. 2 for a chance to win an emergency kit.
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Administrative VPs Policy (AP14) proposed amendments
Share your feedback by Jan. 31, 2024.
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Drs. Morris Barer, Deborah Money appointed to Order of Canada
Drs. Barer & Money are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health & Canadian society.
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Work Learn program Summer Session 2024
Submit a proposal by Jan. 22 (UBCV) or Jan. 16 (UBCO).
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Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Framework update
Learn more, & register for the townhall in Jan. 2024.
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FoM Summer Student Research Program 2024
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 15, 2024.
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Happy holidays from President Benoit-Antoine Bacon
President Benoit-Antoine Bacon shares a brief message of gratitude with the UBC community.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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Climate Change & Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food & Gut Microbiota
Register for the public lecture on Nov. 18.
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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Indigenous Initiatives at the CTLT develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate and professional development. Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability,…
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UBC’s Ceremony for Remembrance Day
Attend the annual ceremony at the UBCV War Memorial Gym on Nov. 11.
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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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Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series
Join online cooking classes & explore recipes with UBC researcher Fahra Rajabali.
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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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Marion Spencer Fay Award 2025: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by March 28.
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President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 28.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.
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Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Awards 2025
Apply by April 30, 2025
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 18 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBC alumni by Feb. 14.
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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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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023
Dean Dermot Kelleher announces the recipients of the 2023 awards.
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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.

