Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences & medicine
The top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health education, research, partnership & impact.
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Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund 2026/27 projects announced
Explore projects across UBC who have received funding for teaching innovation projects.
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UBC advisory committee on Asian Canadian racial equity & inclusion: Call for applications
Apply to be join the committee by April 10.
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UBC Connects | Repairing the Mind: The Future of Brain Injury Research and Recovery
Register to join the in-person event on April 20.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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Let’s Talk About Your Data: A Discussion of Public Health Data
Register to join the public dialogue event on Nov. 29.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2023
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 21.
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Clinical Trials BC: Changes, challenges & developments in Canadian cannabis research
Register to join the online event on Nov. 9.
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Public hearing on proposed amendments to UBC’s Land Use Plan
Register to attend online or in-person & share your feedback on Nov. 7.
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Teaching and Learning with GenAI Symposium
Join the two-day symposium on Nov. 14 & 15.
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Advanced Research Computing Bootcamp
This year’s bootcamp will be held in-person from Nov. 7-9.
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Open house for Centre for Health Education Scholarship programs
Learn more about the Master of Health Professions Education & Clinical Educator Fellowship Program.
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UBC’s Thrive starts Nov. 1
Thrive month is happening Nov. 1-30.
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Go by Bike Week
Participate in the fall Go by Bike Week from Oct. 16-29.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 23.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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Emerging Media Lab: Call for project proposals
Submit a teaching, learning or research project proposal by March 15.
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Host Indigenous youth with seed2STEM summer research program
Submit a project proposal by March 20.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
UBCV faculty, submit a letter of intent by May 7.
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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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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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New investment and increased support for clinical faculty
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023
Dean Dermot Kelleher announces the recipients of the 2023 awards.
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Truth & Reconciliation: Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Welcome to the new academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Work(place) Evolution: Shaping the future of work at the Faculty of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Update on the Central Okanagan wildfire situation
A message from Mike Allard, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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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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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.
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Future-proofing health in a changing climate: Read our latest edition of Pathways
Dean Dermot Kelleher launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.




