Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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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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Staff: Stay up-to-date with your UBC required training
Staff will receive a Workday notification on March 6.
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Chancellor Search Committee: Elections & additional nominations
Vote by March 3, nominate by March 6.
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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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OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate a faculty member by Nov. 27.
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West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards
Nominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28.
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Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters 2026/27
Submit a notice of intent by Nov. 10.
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UBC Okanagan Teaching Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCO teaching faculty members by Nov. 7.
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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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Dr. J9 Austin appointed Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Hilary Grocott appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Robert Petrella reappointed Head, Department of Family Practice
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research Institute
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Fiona Dalton, President & CEO, Providence Health Care.
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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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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…
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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…
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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?…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…