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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Indigenous Initiatives in teaching & learning: Upcoming events
Register for an upcoming event from Indigenous Initiatives at the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). CTLT Indigenous Initiatives develops and offers programming, resources and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. Upcoming events May 16 | Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully…
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Research & Reflections on Teaching: A Medical & Health Education Series
Join the first medical & health education session on May 23.
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New abortion access course for healthcare providers
Registrations are open for the new self-paced accredited course.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 6–10
Register for online & in-person events.
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School of Population and Public Health: Director Candidate presentation
Register to join the April 16 online presentation.
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Climate Solutions Scholars Summit
Join the in-person event on Apr. 18, 2-4 pm.
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2024 Run & Ride for Rural Medicine
Participate in this year’s fundraising event Apr 27-28.
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Get active with Faculty & Staff Sports Day
Register to join the May 3 event.
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Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre Open House
Join the open house on April 15.
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Scholarship of Teaching & Learning funding opportunities
Apply for SoTL Linkage Grants or to the SoTL Seed Program.
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UBC University Killam Professors: Call for nominations
Submit nomination packages by July 6.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 23.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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Emerging Media Lab: Call for project proposals
Submit a teaching, learning or research project proposal by March 15.
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Host Indigenous youth with seed2STEM summer research program
Submit a project proposal by March 20.
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Continuous Learning Advancement Fund
UBCV faculty, submit a letter of intent by May 7.
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Dr. J9 Austin appointed Head, Department of Medical Genetics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Hilary Grocott appointed Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Robert Petrella reappointed Head, Department of Family Practice
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research Institute
A message from Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research and Fiona Dalton, President & CEO, Providence Health Care.
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Dr. Hugh Kim appointed Director, Centre for Blood Research
A message from Robert McMaster and Teresa Tsang.
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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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Call for Nominations: President’s Advisory Committee for the Selection of a New Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health
A message from UBC Senate and Curriculum Services.
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Thank you for an extraordinary academic year
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
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Leadership of the Faculty of Medicine
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Beyond Diversity: Embedding a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Medicine
Register to join the third annual REDI symposium on June 5.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Sep. 9, 2024.
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Strategic Plan in Action: Read the mid-term report
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 14
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 14.
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 14.

