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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.…
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.…
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…
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…
Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…
2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce recipients of the 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards. These awards are an important opportunity to acknowledge faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to…
Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. “Ripple in still waterWhen there is no pebble tossedNor wind to blow”- Ripple by The Grateful Dead I was introduced to this song by a bass player in a Dublin punk rock band who surprisingly told me that it was his favourite…

Events

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Workshops for community-engaged researchers

Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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). CTLT Indigenous Initiatives develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. Upcoming events May 16 | Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully…
Research & Reflections on Teaching: A Medical & Health Education Series

Join the first medical & health education session on May 23.
New abortion access course for healthcare providers

Registrations are open for the new self-paced accredited course.
Celebrate Learning Week May 6–10

Register for online & in-person events.
School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation

Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
Climate Solutions Scholars Summit

Join the in-person event on Apr. 18, 2-4 pm.
2024 Run & Ride for Rural Medicine

Participate in this year’s fundraising event Apr 27-28.
Get active with Faculty & Staff Sports Day

Register to join the May 3 event.