All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Partnering in Research conference

Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2025

This designation recognizes exceptional workplace diversity & inclusiveness programs.
Dr. Susan Forwell appointed Associate Dean pro tem, Graduate & Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
Audiology & Speech Sciences: School Director candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on March 6.
Building brand & reputation across B.C., Canada & beyond

How the Office of Creative & Communications is bringing Faculty of Medicine stories to the world — and building awareness among our most important audiences.
2024 tax information: T4/T4A tax statements now available

2024 tax slips are now available for download from Workday.
Solutions Scholars Program

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 28.
UBC Connects | Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law

Register to join the discussion on March 10.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs: Call for nominations

Register intent to nominate by March 5.

Events

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Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre Open House

Join the open house on April 15.
Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge

Register as a team or solo by April 15.
The 20th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Ramanujan Hegde

Join in-person or online on April 5.
CMHF Induction Ceremony 2024

Purchase your ticket by April 3.
International Congress on Academic Medicine 2024

Register to join the event April 12–15.
Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions

Submit a session proposal by March 28.
Unpacking Identity: IBPOC wellbeing workshop series

IBPOC faculty & staff, enrol in online workshops held March 12–21.
UBC Wellbeing workshop “ME Time: Making room for joy”

Join the virtual workshop on Feb. 29, & explore more upcoming workshops.
New procurement training workshops: Paying suppliers

Faculty & staff who work with suppliers, explore new workshops.

Funding & Awards

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seed Program

Apply to the program by May 22.
UBCO Staff Awards of Excellence: Call for nominations

UBCO faculty, staff & students are invited to nominate staff by May 31.
Sustainability Education Grants

UBC Vancouver faculty, apply by May 14.
Run a Global Seminar & take your course abroad

Submit a proposal to run a 2024 Global Seminar by June 30.
2023 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations

Submit nominations by Friday, June 9.
CIEBH Town Hall

Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.
Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program

Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
Public Scholars Initiative: New Health Equity Stream

Doctoral students can apply for the 2023/24 cohort by May 12.
Honorary Medical Alumni Award: Call for nominations

UBC medical alumni are invited to make a nomination by March 16.

Appointment

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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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.…
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…
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…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…