Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting
Register to attend the annual conference May 4–5, 2023.
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New BCCSU Research & Dialogue speaker series
Starting March 29, the series aims to place substance use research in dialogue with lived experience.
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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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2023 Run & Ride for Rural Medicine
Join UBC medical students on March 11 to support charity Hope Air.
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Program for Open Scholarship & Education (POSE)
Register for the open, 3-month program by May 1.
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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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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day Feb. 22
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background, & access resources.
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Seminar: Everything you need to know about occupational sensitization
Join the hybrid seminar hosted by Safety & Risk Services on March 10.
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Funding your research in Germany: Information session & networking
Register to join the Feb. 28 hybrid event.
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Climate Emergency Week at UBC
Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 1–16.
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Move more with Move UBC month
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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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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Dr. Ben Mortenson appointed Head, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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James Hogg Research Centre renamed & Dr. Don Sin reappointed Director
A message from Robert McMaster and Darryl Knight.
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Dr. Sophia Frangou appointed Associate Dean, Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. John Kramer appointed interim Director, ICORD
A message from Robert McMaster, and Patricia Daly.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Vice Dean, Academic Affairs
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra reappointed Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Choi appointed interim Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed interim Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement
A message from Mike Allard, Vice Dean, Health Engagement.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, November 18
Register online by 12 noon on November 18.
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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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MD Undergraduate Admissions: Interviewers Needed
Sign up to help select the next class of medical students at UBC by Oct. 31.
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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.