Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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UBC AI & Health Network funds projects advancing responsible AI-powered health research
The inaugural Fellows Program supports researchers harnessing artificial intelligence to transform health research & improve patient care.
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Climate Teaching Connector
UBCV instructors, book a guest lecture on a range of climate topics.
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Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) conference
Register to join the 4-day event Jan. 19–22.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a research project proposal by Jan. 28.
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Proposed amendments: Deaccessioning Policy (UP11) & Information Systems Policy (SC14)
Share your feedback by Jan. 9, 2026.
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UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2025
The award, from Human Resources Director Canada, recognizes workplace programs & policies across benefits, flexibility & culture.
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UBC’s Financial Planning Process for 2026/27
An update of the financial environment and the upcoming steps in the planning process.
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International Congress on Academic Medicine
ICAM2023 is taking place April 13-18 in Québec City.
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Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series
Register for the Faculty of Medicine’s annual Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series.
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Policy Communications Clinic and Workshop Series
Attend a workshop on how to communicate research effectively for policy change.
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UBC Learning Circle upcoming events
Register for the Feb. 2 & Feb. 7 online webinars.
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Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell
Join the Feb. 28 lecture on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC
See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
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It Starts with Us: Contextualizing and Educating about the Holocaust on Jan. 25
Register for the Jan. 25 event, hosted by the REDI office & the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
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Roadmap for Change: Implementing anti-racism commitments at UBC
Register for the Jan. 25 UBC-wide virtual event.
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Healthy Aging Program talks by Dr. David Almeida
Register for the Jan. 23 & Jan. 24 hybrid events.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Deadline extended: Apply by March 3.
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Health Research BC Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home & Community Care program
Submit an LOI by March 24.
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Work Learn program Summer Session 2025
Submit a proposal by Jan. 27 (UBCV) or Jan. 20 (UBCO).
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FoM Summer Student Research Program 2025
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 17.
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Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine 2025
Submit a research project by Feb. 6, 2025.
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Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award Program
Submit an expression of interest by March 3, 2025.
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Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards
UBCV faculty, submit a proposal to hire international students for support with research projects by Jan. 29.
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Apply for a Move UBC Grant
Up to $1500 available for projects that support the wellbeing of our community by moving more.
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Japan Prize 2026: Call for nominations
Submit full nomination packages by Jan. 10, 2025.
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Dr. Lakshmi Yatham reappointed Head, Department of Psychiatry
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace appointed interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Dean Jones appointed Vice Dean, Health Engagement
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Sarah Bartlett appointed interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Laura Farrell appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, UBC & Academic Director, UBC Distributed Programs, UVic
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Aslam Anis appointed Director, School of Population and Public Health
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Susan Cox appointed interim Director of W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics
A message from Robert McMaster and Aslam Anis.
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Dr. Naveed Janjua appointed Director, University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (UBC CDC)
A message from Robert McMaster and Jat Sandhu.
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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.

