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  • Register now: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25

    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…

  • Call for nominations: 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards

    Call for nominations: 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. Nominations are now open for the 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards. This suite of Faculty of Medicine awards was recently refreshed in 2021 and includes several new awards which were launched last year with much success. These awards provide an expanded opportunity to…

  • The future of medicine is now: Read the latest edition of Pathways

    The future of medicine is now: Read the latest edition of Pathways

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. Every day, faculty, staff and students make remarkable scientific breakthroughs that bring us ever closer to solving life’s most pressing health challenges. The question is, how do we bring our research to patients sooner and safely, in the form of lifesaving medicine?…

  • Join us for the next Indigenous Initiatives Speaker Series

    Join us for the next Indigenous Initiatives Speaker Series

    An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) for the next Indigenous Initiatives Speaker Series. The event will feature Louise Bernice Halfe – Sky Dancer, Parliamentary Poet Laureate, who will talk about the Cree expression Ni tipeyihtenan ōhi acimōwina, meaning,…

  • Call for Nominations: 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

    Call for Nominations: 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. Nominations are now open for the 2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award. The Distinguished Achievement awards provide an important opportunity to acknowledge faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions to the Faculty of Medicine in the areas of education, research and/or…

  • Call for Strategic Investment Fund Proposals

    Call for Strategic Investment Fund Proposals

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I’m pleased to announce that the Faculty of Medicine’s spring 2022 call for Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) proposals is now open. Dr. Chris Lovato, Vice-Dean Academic, will continue to chair the SIF Advisory Group. To support the proposal process, we are introducing…

  • Save the Date: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25

    Save the Date: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25

    An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) invites you to its first virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.” When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm What will I learn? Speakers: Information on registrations…

  • Fraudulent Email Alert

    Fraudulent Email Alert

    A message from Gráinne McElroy, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Faculty of Medicine I’m writing to advise you of a serious cyber security attack. Please be aware that we have received reports of an email making fictitious allegations towards a student that was sent to members of the Faculty of Medicine community. This is a form…

  • Join Us for It Starts with Us: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Gender)

    Join Us for It Starts with Us: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Gender)

    An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) for the next It Starts with Us event: Let’s talk about sex (and gender). This presentation will feature Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer and Dr. A.J. Lowik, who will share some background learnings that set…

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  • Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

    Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

    A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.

  • Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

    Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.

  • Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

    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.…

  • Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

    Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

    A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…

  • Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

    Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

    A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…

  • Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

    Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

    A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…

  • Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

    Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

    A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…

  • Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

    Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

    A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…

  • Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

    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.…

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