Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences & medicine
The top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health education, research, partnership & impact.
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Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund 2026/27 projects announced
Explore projects across UBC who have received funding for teaching innovation projects.
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UBC advisory committee on Asian Canadian racial equity & inclusion: Call for applications
Apply to be join the committee by April 10.
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Dr. Peter Zandstra appointed UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Dr. Zandstra has been appointed UBC’s VPRI effective June 1, 2026.
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Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2026/27
UBC is projecting a balanced operating position as part of its 2026/27 budget, approved by the university’s Board of Governors in late March.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Nominate faculty & staff by Friday, June 12.
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UBC Connects | Repairing the Mind: The Future of Brain Injury Research and Recovery
Register to join the in-person event on April 20.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
See what’s happening at UBC & explore resources.
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Dr. Gina Ogilvie appointed interim Director, Women’s Health Research Institute
A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Roanne Preston, interim Chief Medical Officer, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre.
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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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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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UBCV Work Learn program Winter Session 2023
Submit your proposal to hire a UBCV student by June 19.
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Students as Partners fund
Apply by June 16 to fund your UBC Vancouver course redesign project.
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Climate and Wellbeing Education Grants
Faculty, apply by June 12 for up to $6,000 to help you integrate climate change & wellbeing into your course.
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Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund
Apply now to support your community-university collaboration.
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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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Call for Strategic Investment Fund Proposals
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I’m pleased to announce that the Faculty of Medicine’s spring 2022 call for Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) proposals is now open. Dr. Chris Lovato, Vice-Dean Academic, will continue to chair the SIF Advisory Group. To support the proposal process, we are introducing…
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Save the Date: REDI Virtual Symposium on May 25
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) invites you to its first virtual symposium: “Race Ideology: Historical Perspectives, Current Realities and Re-imagining the Future.” When: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Time: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm What will I learn? Speakers: Information on registrations…
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Fraudulent Email Alert
A message from Gráinne McElroy, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Faculty of Medicine I’m writing to advise you of a serious cyber security attack. Please be aware that we have received reports of an email making fictitious allegations towards a student that was sent to members of the Faculty of Medicine community. This is a form…
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Join Us for It Starts with Us: Let’s Talk About Sex (and Gender)
An invitation from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Please join the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) for the next It Starts with Us event: Let’s talk about sex (and gender). This presentation will feature Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer and Dr. A.J. Lowik, who will share some background learnings that set…
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Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC As we enter a new year and a new winter term, we find ourselves in the midst of a significant transformational change in the global pandemic. While conditions remain serious right now, there is growing optimism that better days lay ahead. Despite…