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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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. Joseph Anthony reappointed as Associate Dean, Health Professions
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern B.C.
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Bruce Wright extended as Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, UBC Medicine & Head, Division of Medical Sciences, University of Victoria
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Brian Kwon appointed Director, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Corinne Hohl appointed Head, Department of Emergency Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed interim Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Leonard Foster appointed Director, Life Sciences Institute
A message from Robert McMaster and Mark MacLachlan.
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Dr. Teresa Tsang appointed Associate Dean, Research, VCHRI, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Executive Director, VCHRI
A message from Robert McMaster and Patricia Daly.
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Dr. Deborah Money appointed Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Thank you for an extraordinary academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
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Leadership of the Faculty of Medicine
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Sep. 9, 2024.
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Strategic Plan in Action: Read the mid-term report
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2024: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 12.

