Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & 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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UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Read the statement from UBC’s Provosts & the AVP, Equity & Inclusion.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium
Register to join in-person or online on Oct. 18, 2023.
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Researchers lead new pan-Canadian women’s health research
The virtual hubs will improve health care for women & gender-diverse people.
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Upcoming launch of Workday Student
The updated student information system begins rolling out fall 2023.
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Clinical Trials BC Awards 2024
Submit nominations by Dec. 10.
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Clinical Trials BC Symposium 2023
Register to join the event in-person or online on Nov. 28.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals by 3 pm on Nov. 16.
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Orange Shirt Day at UBC
Participate in events & access resources leading up to Sep. 30.
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Climate+Water Research Symposium
Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
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Health After 2020: Facilitating equitable access to palliative & end-of-life care for underserved populations
Register to join the virtual events April 2–16.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 31.
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Partnering in Research conference
Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
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Audiology & Speech Sciences: School Director candidate presentation
Register to join the presentation online or in-person on March 6.
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UBC Connects | Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law
Register to join the discussion on March 10.
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
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Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23
Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine
Submit a research project by Feb. 4, 2026.
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Attend International Staff Training Week 2026 in Berlin
Apply for funding to attend the June 2026 event by Jan. 18.
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Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program 2026
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 13.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
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UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Dec. 15.
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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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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. Robyn Hutchings appointed Associate Dean, Student Affairs, MD Undergraduate Program
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin appointed Head, Department of Surgery
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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Dr. Sarah Bartlett extended as interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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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Dr. Dean Regier appointed Director, Academy of Translational Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Susan Forwell appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy: Resources now available
Read a summary of the policy changes & explore FAQs.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information Sessions
Find information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session.
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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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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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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025
Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards.
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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.