Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 Faculty of Medicine members appointed to the Order of CanadaCongratulations to Dr. John Fleetham & Dr. Keith Walley. 
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 Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone. 
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 Become a UBCV Workplace Wellbeing AmbassadorChampion wellbeing in your team or department, apply by August 14. 
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 Letter from the President, Summer 2023Read the latest update from Deborah Buszard, UBC’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. 
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 Simon Bates appointed Vice-Provost & AVP, Teaching & Learning, UBCVIn this role, Prof. Bates will work closely with students, faculty & staff to develop & implement innovative approaches to teaching & learning. 
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 Faculty & staff nature photo collection on UBC TodaySee nature-inspired photos shared by faculty & staff on UBC Today. 
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 Statement in response to the incident at UWaterlooRead the message from Arig al Shaibah, AVP, Equity & Inclusion. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit 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 PathwaysDean Dermot Kelleher launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine. 
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 National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness WeekEmergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of… 
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 Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2MarketApply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts. 
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 Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentationsRegister to join the candidate presentations. 
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 Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events. 
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 Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas MurthyRegister to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29. 
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 31st UBC Medicine Spring GalaTickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event. 
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 Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate SolutionsRegister to join the in-person event on April 16. 
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 International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources. 
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 Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses. 
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 UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2023Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 19. 
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 Students as Partners fundApply by June 16 to fund your UBC Vancouver course redesign project. 
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 Climate and Wellbeing Education GrantsFaculty, apply by June 12 for up to $6,000 to help you integrate climate change & wellbeing into your course. 
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 Partnership Recognition and Exploration FundApply now to support your community-university collaboration. 
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 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed ProgramApply to the program by May 22. 
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 UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominationsUBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31. 
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 Sustainability Education GrantsUBC Vancouver faculty, apply by May 14. 
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 Run a Global Seminar & take your course abroadSubmit a proposal to run a 2024 Global Seminar by June 30. 
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 2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominationsSubmit nominations by Friday, June 9. 
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 Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family PracticeA message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical EducationA message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic SciencesA 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, HealthA 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 AdmissionsA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, InteriorA 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 SciencesA 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, FraserA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. 
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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners. 
