Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Climate Emergency at UBC: Report on Progress 2021-22
Learn how UBC is working to meet our Climate Action Plan 2030 goals.
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Presidential Search Committee announced
A message from The Honourable Steven Point, Chancellor and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
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Academic Renewal Update | Round 2
See the six successful proposals from the second round of our Academic Renewal competition.
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2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC funding awards
Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 5, 2022.
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UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, Nov. 11
All UBC community members are invited to join in person or virtually.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, Nov. 15
Registration is required, register online by 4:15 pm on Nov. 15.
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Student affordability and food insecurity
A message from Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students.
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Inform the future of federal research support in Canada
Share your thoughts by Dec. 1, 2022.
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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.…
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Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2Market
Apply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts.
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Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentations
Register to join the candidate presentations.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9
Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events.
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Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas Murthy
Register to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29.
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31st UBC Medicine Spring Gala
Tickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event.
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Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate Solutions
Register to join the in-person event on April 16.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2
Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses.
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Climate+Water Research Symposium
Join the symposium at UBCO April 9 & UBCV April 10.
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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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National Research Prizes 2024: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 28, 2024.
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Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund: Open call for funding
Apply by Jan. 12, 2024.
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Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine 2024
Submit a research project by Jan. 24, 2024.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal by Jan. 30, 2024.
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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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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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A farewell message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Read a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher.
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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.


