Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Open educational resource (OER) grants
UBCV faculty & staff: Attend an information session & submit a proposal.
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UBC Health Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Nov. 10.
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Resources & support for the UBC Community amidst geopolitical tensions
Read the statement on diplomatic tensions between Canada & India, & resources available for students, faculty & staff.
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Welcome to the new academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Read the statement from UBC’s Provosts & the AVP, Equity & Inclusion.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium
Register to join in-person or online on Oct. 18, 2023.
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Researchers lead new pan-Canadian women’s health research
The virtual hubs will improve health care for women & gender-diverse people.
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Upcoming launch of Workday Student
The updated student information system begins rolling out fall 2023.
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Clinical Trials BC Awards 2024
Submit nominations by Dec. 10.
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Let’s Talk About Your Data: A Discussion of Public Health Data
Register to join the public dialogue event on Nov. 29.
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Faculty of Medicine Data Management Day 2023
Learn how data technologies can support your research on Nov. 21.
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Clinical Trials BC: Changes, challenges & developments in Canadian cannabis research
Register to join the online event on Nov. 9.
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Public hearing on proposed amendments to UBC’s Land Use Plan
Register to attend online or in-person & share your feedback on Nov. 7.
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Teaching and Learning with GenAI Symposium
Join the two-day symposium on Nov. 14 & 15.
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Advanced Research Computing Bootcamp
This year’s bootcamp will be held in-person from Nov. 7-9.
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Open house for Centre for Health Education Scholarship programs
Learn more about the Master of Health Professions Education & Clinical Educator Fellowship Program.
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UBC’s Thrive starts Nov. 1
Thrive month is happening Nov. 1-30.
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Go by Bike Week
Participate in the fall Go by Bike Week from Oct. 16-29.
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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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Apply for $5,000 to host an event at UBC Robson Square
The UBC Connects at Robson Square call for applications is now open.
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Call for nominations: 2024 Japan Prize
Submissions due by Jan. 13, 2023.
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Nominations open for the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize
Nominate by Jan. 30, 2023.
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National Awards Program — Canadian College Of Health Leaders
Nominate an individual or team by Nov. 30, 2022.
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Reminder: 2022 Partnership Recognition & Exploration Fund
It’s not too late! Apply by Dec. 31, 2022.
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2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC funding awards
Submit a letter of intent by Dec. 5, 2022.
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Drs. Cecilia Jevitt & Wendy Norman appointed interim Co-Heads, Department of Family Practice
A message from Mieke Koehoorn, Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Sonia Butterworth appointed interim Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
A message from Ravi Sidhu, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Dr. Peter Black appointed Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim 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. Hannah Carolan appointed Associate Dean, MD Admissions
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Beyond 75: Read the community engagement report
The report captures highlights from each of the events, & provides an overview of feedback gathered from the Faculty community & partners.
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Reflecting on an extraordinary academic year
Read the end-of-academic year update from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
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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. Roger Wong to join Vancouver Coastal Health as Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs
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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Search update: Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture
Register for the fourth annual REDI symposium on June 10.