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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Medical Genetics: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the online presentations.
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Western Canada One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 2024
Register by Sep. 26 to attend.
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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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Participate in the Vancouver Pride Parade
Register to join the organizing committee or to walk in the parade on Aug. 4.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Department Head Candidate presentation
Register to join the online presentation on July 30.
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New faculty professional development opportunities
See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
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Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the online presentations.
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UBC launches Peter Wall Legacy Awards program
Read about the inaugural Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards competition.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
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VinFuture Prize: Call for nominations
Nominations submissions due Apr. 17, 2024.
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UBC Collaborative Research Mobility Awards
Apply by May 6.
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Sustainability Education Fellows Program
UBCV faculty, apply by May 13.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program funding
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 19.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal by March 15.
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UBCV Sustainability Coordinator Program
Access resources & support to help you foster sustainable practices in your unit.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 10.
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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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Welcome to the new academic year
Read the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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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.


