Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 15
Registration is required, register online by 4:15 pm on Nov. 15.
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Student affordability and food insecurity
A message from Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students.
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Inform the future of federal research support in Canada
Share your thoughts by Dec. 1, 2022.
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Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
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Take the 2022 UBC Vancouver Transportation Survey
How can UBC improve your experience getting to, from and around campus? Tell us through this short 10-minute survey. Your feedback will guide transportation planning and infrastructure decisions to better support the development of more sustainable and equitable transportation systems. Past surveys have resulted in improved walking, rolling, transit and cycling facilities; a campus-wide bike…
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Consideration of the reappointment of UBC Chancellor
The Honourable Steven Lewis Point was appointed UBC Chancellor in July 2020. As he approaches the end of his first three-year term, he is now being considered for reappointment.
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UBC’s progress on its commitments to equity and anti-racism
A message from Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion. In April this year, UBC’s Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force launched its final report containing 54 recommendations. You can read the report at antiracism.ubc.ca. The ARIE Task Force report recommendations are complementary to several other important strategic documents that support UBC’s continuing efforts…
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Call for nominations: West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
If you know a faculty member who is committed to teaching excellence in Vancouver or the Okanagan, nominate them for a West Coast Teaching Excellence Award. Hosted by the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council (BC and Yukon), this award recognizes excellence in postsecondary teaching, primarily at the undergraduate level. Recipients of this award should demonstrate…
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UBC’s Thrive is November 1-30, 2022
Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health.
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UBC Thrive month signature events
Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
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UBC Connects | Voices for Health Equity
Register to join the Nov. 4 event.
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UBC ShakeOut Oct. 17: Are you prepared for an earthquake?
UBC will test its emergency alert system during the annual province-wide earthquake drill, Oct. 17.
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Transforming Health Symposium
Register to join the symposium on Nov. 4.
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Participate in Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30
See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
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Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address with Dr. Sam Aparicio
Register for the address & reception, Nov. 18.
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Universities and Human Flourishing in the 21st Century
Register for the public lecture by President Bacon on Oct. 9.
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Rural Voices Gathering 2024
Have your say on rural health, in-person or online Nov. 20–27.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for by March 15.
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Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Awards 2025
Apply by April 30, 2025
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Submit claims by Feb. 28 for the current funding year.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 18 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations open
Nominate UBC alumni by Feb. 14.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Deadline extended: Apply by March 3.
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Health Research BC Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home & Community Care program
Submit an LOI by March 24.
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Work Learn program Summer Session 2025
Submit a proposal by Jan. 27 (UBCV) or Jan. 20 (UBCO).
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Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood Research
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. Anita Palepu reappointed Head, Department of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Drs. Lynn Raymond & Shernaz Bamji appointed as Co-Directors, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Lakshmi Yatham reappointed Head, Department of Psychiatry
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Join us for the Indigenous Speaker Series: Diagnosing Truth, Healing and Conciliation Inside BC Health Care Systems
Register for the Monday, Oct. 17 event, hosted by the REDI office.
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2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards
These awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of faculty and staff who embody our values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration and equity — helping us to transform health for everyone.
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Training more doctors for British Columbia
Update on the announcement made by the Government of BC committing to the expansion of the MDUP & PGME residency programs.
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Strategic Investment Fund update
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. As we start the second year our refreshed strategic plan Building the Future: 2021–2026, I’m pleased to announce that in year one we completed two rounds of the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). In the fall 2021 and summer 2022 SIF rounds, we received a…
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Join the Faculty’s commemorative virtual event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
An invitation from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Healthinvites you to join a virtual event onTuesday, September 27, 202210:00–11:30 am PT.Given the discussion topic, this event may go beyond 11:30 am Please join us in coming together in a concerted effort to reflect…
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Join us for the Indigenous Initiatives Speaker Series: We are Children of Indian Residential School Survivors
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) on Wednesday, September 21 for We Are Children of Indian Residential School Survivors: Awakening Our Spirits, Our Purpose & Our Confidence. This event brings together a panel of Indigenous people who are children…
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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…
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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…
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Register now: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Registration is now open for the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) inaugural virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.” Please note the event will be recorded. When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 am–1 pm Why should you…