Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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 OER Excellence & Impact Awards: Call for nominationsNominate a faculty member by Nov. 27. 
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 West Coast Teaching Excellence AwardsNominate faculty or teaching teams by 3 pm on Nov. 28. 
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 UBC’s seed2STEM honoured with Leadership in Reconciliation AwardThe summer program is creating culturally safe pathways for Indigenous high school students to participate in STEM research. 
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 UBC Medicine & the Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation TogetherRegister to join the event on Oct. 28. 
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 UBC Connects | How Science, Lifestyle & Wellness Shape Brain HealthRegister to join the in-person event on Nov. 3. 
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 National emergency alert system test May 7 & Emergency Preparedness WeekEmergency Preparedness Week, running May 4–10, is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. Find resources, tips and webinars from UBC and beyond to ensure you’re prepared for emergencies. National emergency alert system test A test of… 
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 Innovation UBC fall programs: Venture Founder & Lab2MarketApply to join programs to translate your research to real-world impacts. 
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 Urologic Sciences: Department Head Candidate presentationsRegister to join the candidate presentations. 
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 Celebrate Learning Week May 5–9Register to join online & in-person teaching and learning events. 
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 Global Health Spotlight Series: In Conversation with Srinivas MurthyRegister to attend in-person at BC Children’s on April 29. 
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 31st UBC Medicine Spring GalaTickets available for purchase for the April 12 charity event. 
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 Solutions Summit: Working Towards Climate SolutionsRegister to join the in-person event on April 16. 
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 International Transgender Day of Visibility, Mar. 31See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources. 
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 Faculty & Staff Sports Day on Friday, May 2Register to join the May 2 events at UBC Vancouver & Okanagan campuses. 
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 Distinguished University Scholar ProgramInternal call for nominations due by July 23 
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 Large Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Transformation ProjectsLetters of Intent due July 17. 
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 Inspiring Community GrantsApply for funding to build community and connection at UBC Vancouver 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominationsSubmit nominations by Friday, June 13. 
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 UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2025Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 16. 
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 Partnership Recognition and Exploration FundApply for up to $1,500 funding for community-university initiatives. 
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 UBCO Principal’s Staff Awards: Call for nominationsUBCO faculty, staff & students: Nominate staff by June 13. 
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 PhD Collab funding program for faculty & PhD student teamsUBCV teams are invited to submit a letter of intent by June 13. 
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 UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative FundApply for project funding by June 4. 
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 Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, ResearchA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical… 
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 Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty AffairsA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically… 
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 Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease PreventionA message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is… 
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 Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research InstituteA message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,… 
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 Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical EducationA message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,… 
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 Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBCA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the… 
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 Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous EngagementA message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary… 
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 Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of RadiologyA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently… 
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 Changes to Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments & Upcoming Information SessionsFind information on the updated policy & register for an upcoming info session. 
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 Welcome to the new academic yearRead the update from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine. 
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 Faculty of Medicine Awards 2025Dean pro tem Mieke Koehoorn announces the recipients of the 2025 awards. 
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 A farewell message from Dr. Dermot KelleherRead a farewell message from Dermot Kelleher. 
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 Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposalsSubmit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025. 
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 The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane PointeRegister for the event on Sept. 23. 
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 Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, EducationA message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. 
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 Beyond 75: Read the community engagement reportThe report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners. 


