Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Dr. Rachel Fernandez extended as UBC Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, pro tem
Dr. Fernandez will serve on a pro-tem basis to September 14, 2026.
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Reminder: Health & wellbeing supports
Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff & learners, find help or explore resources to support you.
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Student Health & Wellbeing services in new Gateway Building
UBC students can now access integrated medical & mental health care in UBC Vancouver’s new Gateway Building.
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Researchers appointed to Order of Canada
Congratulations to Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng and Judy Illes.
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Data Privacy Week events at UBC
Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 27–29.
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Mike Vizsolyi appointed UBC Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Labour Relations & HR Policy)
Mr. Vizsolyi assumes the role on January 16, 2026.
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UBC Connects | Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
Register to join the in-person event on Jan. 28.
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Anniversary signifier update
The signifier is now discontinued — update your email signature and other materials.
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Get active with Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Register to join in-person May 5, or virtually between May 2–5.
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Teaching & learning professional development
Register for upcoming workshops and programs from the CTLT.
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CIEBH Town Hall
Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.
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VCHRI celebrates 20 years of research excellence
Register to attend the full-day event on May 9, 2023.
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Join the Dean’s reception at ICAM 2023
Faculty & staff attending ICAM April 13–18, RSVP for the reception by April 7.
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SBME Annual Symposium 2023
Register to join the symposium on June 13, 2023.
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Peer-Led Intervention Work to Promote Dignity
Register for the March 30 public dialogue event.
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BC Rural Health Conference 2023
Registrations now open for the conference, June 2–4 in Whistler.
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CSDI Policy Communications Clinic workshop series
Register & learn how to communicate your research for policy change.
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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals
UBCV faculty, submit a research or teaching & learning proposal by July 31.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.
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Brain Health: Sleep 2023 Program
Apply to the new Weston Brain Institute fund by July 11.
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Seminar Series Fund 2023
Submit your application by August 28.
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Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards 2023
Ten teams received funding to improve health & address health inequities.
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Distinguished University Scholar: Internal call for nominations
Submit preliminary nominations by 5pm on June 29.
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UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund
Funding is available to faculty- & staff-led initiatives that advance wellbeing at UBC.
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Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects
Submit letters of intent by 3 pm on July 13.
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Dr. Sarah McCorquodale reappointed Regional Associate Dean, Interior
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health & Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Paola Colozzo appointed Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy appointed Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Dr. Robyn Hutchings appointed Associate Dean, Student Affairs, MD Undergraduate Program
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin appointed Head, Department of Surgery
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Wyeth Wasserman appointed Vice Dean, Research
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Sarah Bartlett extended as interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Clarissa Wallace extended as interim Associate Dean, Fraser
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Holiday greetings from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy
Watch the video message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Clinical Faculty Appointments Policy: Resources now available
Read a summary of the policy changes & explore FAQs.
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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.
