Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
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Work Learn & Work Study, Summer Session 2026
Submit a proposal by Jan. 20 (UBCO) or Jan. 26 (UBCV).
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BC College of Family Physicians Awards 2026
Submit a nomination by Feb. 26.
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UBC Alert system: Test alert Jan. 14 & 16
UBC Alert will send a test notification to faculty, staff & students this January.
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Vote for Joint Faculties representatives on the Vancouver Senate
UBCV faculty, vote by Jan. 22.
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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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BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit webinar: Dr. Sharief Hendricks
Register to join the presentation by visiting scholar Dr. Hendricks on Sep. 5.
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Generative AI in teaching & learning: Events & resources
Explore a new website & workshops to support UBC educators.
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Community-University Engagement Support Fund
Attend the Sep. 14 info session, & submit a Notice of Intent by Sep. 22.
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Annual Welcome Back BBQ
RSVP for the UBCO & UBCV event.
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Climate Solutions Research Collective welcome & launch
Learn about this new initiative at the Sep. 15 launch event.
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CTLT Summer Institute: Fundamentals of Teaching & Learning
New instructors: Learn & network with other UBC educators Aug 21–25.
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New faculty professional development opportunities
See upcoming teaching & learning workshops & resources from the CTLT.
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Symposium on Infectious & Inflammatory Diseases
Register by July 14 to attend the July 19 event.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology: Department Head Candidate presentation
Register to join the June 29 online presentation.
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Reminder: 2024 Japan Prize nominations
Submit nominations by Jan. 13, 2023.
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Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition
Early-career researchers — apply by Jan. 16.
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Lasker Medical Research Awards
Submit a nomination by Feb. 6, 2023.
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UBC Vancouver teaching & learning funding opportunities
Dates and info for SoTL Seed, OER Fund & Students as Partners Fund.
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entrepreneurship@UBC spring 2023 programs
Apply by December 20, 2022.
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2023 FoM Summer Student Research Program
Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 15, 2023.
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2023 FoM Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine
Submit a research project by Jan. 19, 2023.
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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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Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant Program
Submit a notice of intent by December 9, 2022.
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Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research.
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Dr. Anita Palepu reappointed Head, Department of Medicine
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Drs. Lynn Raymond & Shernaz Bamji appointed as Co-Directors, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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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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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.


