Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Complete the worksite inspection survey by Jan. 30
Ensure your UBC workstation is safe, complete the survey by Jan. 30.
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Faculty & learners recognized with CAME Awards 2026
Congratulations to those recently honoured by the Canadian Association for Medical Education.
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Upcoming changes to Workday navigation & homepage
Learn about updates to Workday navigation from Feb. 2.
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Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program
Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
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Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series
Register to join the hybrid sessions through Feb., 2026.
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UBC Wellbeing Fellows Program
UBCV & UBCO faculty, apply for the new program by March 16.
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Dr. Faizal Haji appointed Director, Centre for Health Education Scholarship
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education and Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research.
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2025 tax information: T4/T4A tax statements expected by March 2
2025 tax slips will be available on or before March 2.
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UBC Emeritus College Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCV emeriti by Feb. 25.
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New procurement training workshops: Paying suppliers
Faculty & staff who work with suppliers, explore new workshops.
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28
Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
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Get active this February with Move UBC
Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
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Safeguarding Science Webinars
Register for one of ten webinars by Public Safety Canada’s Research Security Centre.
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UBC Climate Emergency Week
Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 12–16.
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CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal
Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
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Health & wellbeing events & resources
Register for events and workshops, and explore resources.
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6th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC24)
Register to join the hybrid conference, held April 11, 2024.
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Medical Council of Canada Awards: Call for nominations
Apply by April 30, 2026.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 20 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program
Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
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UBC Wellbeing Fellows Program
UBCV & UBCO faculty, apply for the new program by March 16.
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UBC Emeritus College Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate UBCV emeriti by Feb. 25.
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Sustainability Education Fellows Program
UBCV faculty, apply by Feb. 16.
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Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28
Staff & research associates, submit claims through Workday by Feb. 28.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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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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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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Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
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Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
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Supporting those impacted by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC and Paul Winwood, Regional Associate Dean, Northern B.C.
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Supporting our community: An update from Dean Sharmila Anandasabapathy
A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Holiday greetings from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Watch the video message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy: Resources now available
Read a summary of the policy changes & explore FAQs.
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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.