Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBC Orthopaedics launch Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Read the new plan, Mobility for All, and the department’s plans for the next five years.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 14, 2023.
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2023 Run & Ride for Rural Medicine
Join UBC medical students on March 11 to support charity Hope Air.
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James Andrew receives AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Award
The inaugural award celebrates outstanding efforts to improve Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada.
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UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023
This designation recognizes exceptional workplace diversity & inclusiveness programs.
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Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)
Register for the open, 3-month program by May 1.
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Consideration of the extension of the Vice-President, Development and Alumni Engagement
Share your feedback with the advisory committee by March 16.
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Honorary Medical Alumni Award: Call for nominations
UBC medical alumni are invited to make a nomination by March 16.
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Global Health Lunch & Learn with Dr. Peter Hotez
Register to join the hybrid seminar on March 9.
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Advanced Research Computing information session
Register for the Sept. 26 session to learn how ARC can support your research.
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Celebrate the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at UBC Vancouver
Join the 8th annual event, in-person at UBCV on Oct. 9.
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From Biodiversity Preservation to Innovation: The Role of Biological Resource Centres
Register for the public lecture on Sept. 25.
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Cellular & Physiological Sciences: Department Head candidate presentation
Register to join the presentation online or in-person on Sept. 18.
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Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop
Register for an upcoming workshop date.
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Orange Shirt Day at UBC
See events happening at UBC & explore resources to engage with the legacies of the Residential School system & show your solidarity.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective: Climate, Canada, & International Courts featuring Dr. David Boyd
Register to join the hybrid event on Sept. 11.
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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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Innovation UBC Immersion Week 2025
Register for the in-person events running Sept. 23–24.
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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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Open educational resource (OER) grants
Apply for grants supporting the use of open educational resources in UBCV credit courses.
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Plan an event for Thrive month with a Thrive Grant
Apply for support with your event by Oct. 1.
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Ministry of Health Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by Oct. 8.
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StEAR Enhancement Fund: Call for proposals
Apply by Oct. 15 to advance UBC’s equity & anti-racism priorities.
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Small Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects
Submit proposals for 2026/27 funding by Nov. 13.
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John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Submit nominations for internal review by Sept. 26.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Submit a Notice of Intent by Sept. 25, & attend the Sept. 9 info session.
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Ho-Am Prize 2026
Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 26.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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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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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A 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, 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. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A 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 Sciences
A 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, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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…
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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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Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC As we enter a new year and a new winter term, we find ourselves in the midst of a significant transformational change in the global pandemic. While conditions remain serious right now, there is growing optimism that better days lay ahead. Despite…