Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
A message from Wyeth Wasserman, Vice Dean, Research and Darryl Knight, President, Providence Research.
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BC Rural Health Conference
Register for the May 29–31 conference in Prince George.
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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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Innovation UBC Lab2Market Health program
Apply for the virtual 3-day program by March 19.
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Pathways Magazine: Read the new education issue
Dean Sharmila Anandasabapathy launches the latest edition of Pathways magazine.
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Celebrate Learning Week: Call for contributions
Submit a session proposal by March 31.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2026: Call for nominations
Department heads & school directors, nominate by April 17.
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UBC recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2026
This designation recognizes exceptional workplace diversity & inclusiveness programs.
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Increased financial support for PhD & postdoctoral fellows
UBC is launching the new initiative effective fall 2026.
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Pride at UBC
Explore events & resources.
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Indigenous History Month at UBC
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada. Explore what’s happening across UBC.
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Go by Bike Week, June 3–9
Register as an individual or team for Go by Bike Week.
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New procurement training workshops: Purchase orders
Register for one of three dates May–July 2024.
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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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Navigating Research Security Policies for Federal Funding
Register for sessions on May 9 & May 23.
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Workshops for community-engaged researchers
Register for an upcoming Partnering in Research workshop.
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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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National Research Prizes 2026: Nomination deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 31.
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President’s awards for staff: call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on April 10.
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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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Medical Council of Canada Awards: Call for nominations
Apply by April 30, 2026.
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UBC Green Labs Fund
Apply by March 20 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
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Wall Fellowships & Research Awards
Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
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Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program
Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
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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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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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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.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals
Submit proposals by Oct. 27, 2025.
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The Nature of All Things Indigenous with Dr. David Suzuki & Dr. Shane Pointe
Register for the event on Sept. 23.
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Dr. Ravi Sidhu appointed Vice Dean, Education
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.