Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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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New faculty professional development opportunities
See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a research or teaching & learning proposal by July 31.
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Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon named UBC president
Dr. Bacon will commence his five-year appointment effective November 1, 2023.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra reappointed Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Choi appointed interim Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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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Join UBC at UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30)
Apply to join UBC’s virtual delegation by July 8.
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Indigenous History Month
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. See what’s happening at UBC.
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Are you earthquake ready?
Join a free online workshop on June 13
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
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Campus as a Living Lab Fund
Attend the info session on Sept. 16, & submit a notice of intent by Sept. 30.
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Faculty Research Awards: Call for nominations
Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 15 & final submission by Nov. 17.
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Indo-Pacific Scholarships & Fellowships for Canadians (Global Affairs Canada)
Submit a Letter of Intent to UBC Global Engagement by July 14.
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Distinguished University Scholar Program
Internal call for nominations due by July 23
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Large Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation Projects
Letters of Intent due July 17.
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Inspiring Community Grants
Apply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
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UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025
Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16.
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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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Dr. Peter Zandstra reappointed Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Choi appointed interim Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed interim Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.
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Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHR
A message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Ravinder Dennis Bhui appointed Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Shahin Shirzad extended as Assistant Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy appointed Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and 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. Roger Wong to join Vancouver Coastal Health as Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC
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Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Search update: Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.

