Explore more updates, events & opportunities from across the Faculty & UBC.
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Dr. Rachel Fernandez extended as UBC Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation, pro tem
Dr. Fernandez will serve on a pro-tem basis to September 14, 2026.
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Reminder: Health & wellbeing supports
Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff & learners, find help or explore resources to support you.
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Student Health & Wellbeing services in new Gateway Building
UBC students can now access integrated medical & mental health care in UBC Vancouver’s new Gateway Building.
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Researchers appointed to Order of Canada
Congratulations to Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng and Judy Illes.
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Data Privacy Week events at UBC
Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 27–29.
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Mike Vizsolyi appointed UBC Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Labour Relations & HR Policy)
Mr. Vizsolyi assumes the role on January 16, 2026.
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UBC Connects | Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
Register to join the in-person event on Jan. 28.
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Anniversary signifier update
The signifier is now discontinued — update your email signature and other materials.
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Climate Change: Understanding and Managing the Significant Health Impacts of Extreme Heat Events
Join the online webinar on June 22.
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SSC Leadership and EDI Workshop
Register to join other physician leaders for this June 10 workshop.
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Together|Ensemble at UBC — Advancing the SDGs in B.C.
Register to join the June 7 event at UBC Vancouver.
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CTLT Spring Institute: Embracing Creativity & Risk Taking in the New Normal
Learn & network with other UBC educators at a range of workshops May 29–June 1.
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Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program
Apply as a mentee or mentor by June 30.
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The 19th D. Harold Copp Lecture with Dr. Pieter Cullis
Join in-person or online on May 5.
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Celebrate Learning Week May 2–9
Register for online & in-person events.
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Genome BC: Genomics Forum 2023
Join the free virtual event on May 3, register now.
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Partnering in Research Conference
Register to join the June 15 event.
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CIEBH Town Hall
Join online on April 5 to learn more about the CBRF-BRIF competition.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Fund Program
Promote wellbeing in your workplace, apply by April 14.
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Public Scholars Initiative: New Health Equity Stream
Doctoral students can apply for the 2023/24 cohort by May 12.
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Honorary Medical Alumni Award: Call for nominations
UBC medical alumni are invited to make a nomination by March 16.
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2023 President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations
Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 12 noon on April 11.
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National Research Prizes: Deadline extended
Submit nominations by March 17, 2023.
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2023 Bluma Tischler Postdoctoral Fellowship
Apply by March 31 for the one-year stipend.
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards program
Submit a proposal to hire Canadian undergraduate students to help with your research projects.
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Nominations open: Governor General’s Gold Medal
Graduate programs can nominate PhD & MSc thesis students by Feb. 24.
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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. 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. Robyn Hutchings appointed Associate Dean, Student Affairs, MD Undergraduate Program
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin appointed Head, Department of Surgery
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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Dr. Sarah Bartlett extended as interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education.
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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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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.
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Register for the Full Faculty Meeting, May 6
Register online by 4:15 pm on May 6.
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Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy
A message from Roger Wong, Acting Dean and Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
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Search for a new Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health — Update
A message from Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
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Faculty of Medicine Awards: Call for nominations
Submit nominations by Friday, June 13.
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Distinguished Achievement Awards 2025: Call for nominations
Nominations must be made by department heads or school directors by April 12.
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UBC’s updated Sexual Misconduct Policy and new training for all faculty and staff
Complete the Workplace Learning training by Feb. 28.
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Strategic Investment Fund: Announcing the 2024 recipients
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
