Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Letter from the President, May 2023
Read the May update from Deborah Buszard, UBC’s Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
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Reminder for website admins: Google Analytics transition to GA4
To continue collecting web analytics, transition to GA4 before July 1, 2023.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
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Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHR
A message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023: Update to staff awards
A message from Chris Lovato, Vice-Dean, Academic.
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Professor Michael Lee named 3M National Teaching Fellow
The award recognizes Lee’s outstanding contributions to teaching and learning across Canada and beyond.
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Statement on the Nationwide Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Researcher Walkout
A message from Deborah Buszard, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor.
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The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis
Join in-person or online on May 5.
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New UBC action plan for EDI in research
The Dimensions action plan focuses on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in UBC’s research ecosystem.
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Sustainability Hub events & Climate Emergency Week
Join workshops & events hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub through November.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2025
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 18.
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UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
Register to join the event on Oct. 28.
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UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain Health
Register to join the in-person event on Nov. 3.
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AI & the Future of Medicine: Bridging AI Innovation and Health Equity
Register to join the Nov. 15–16 event.
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UBC Thrive month
Join events & explore resources to support mental health this November.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & cybersecurity events
Register to join the symposium & virtual events through October.
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Teaching & learning professional development workshops
Register for upcoming workshops from the Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology.
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Challenges, changes and research: Insights from UBC’s University Killam Professors
Register to join the virtual event on Nov. 12.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
Submit a letter of intent for a UBCV non-credit learning opportunity by May 10.
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seed2STEM summer research program for Indigenous youth
Submit a seed2STEM project proposal by April 15.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by March 1
Submit claims by March 1 for the current funding year.
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President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 22.
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Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)
UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Feb. 29.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 17 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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BC Rural Health Awards 2024
Nominate a rural community, doctor or resident doctor by Feb. 7.
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Work Learn program Summer Session 2024
Submit a proposal by Jan. 22 (UBCV) or Jan. 16 (UBCO).
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FoM Summer Student Research Program 2024
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 15, 2024.
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Dr. Quynh Doan appointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Senior Executive Director, BCCHR
A message from Robert McMaster and Jana Davidson.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Ravinder Dennis Bhui appointed Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement and Shanda Jordan Gaetz, Managing Director.
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Dr. Shahin Shirzad extended as Assistant Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Miriam Spering appointed Associate Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education & Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
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Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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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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.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Beyond 75: Read the community engagement report
The report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.
