UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2024
UBC faculty of medicine community members Drs. John Allan Cairns, Chit Chan Gunn, Lindsay Machan, Dan Poenaru and Jack Edward Taunton were recently appointed to the Order of Canada.
2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone.
Walking the path of reconciliation together
UBC Medicine and the Australian National University sign historic agreement to collaborate on efforts to help improve the health and wellness of Indigenous populations.
Three UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Three researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs recently announced by the Government of Canada.
Two Faculty of Medicine members honoured with 2024 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Two members of the UBC Medicine community — Dr. Tamara Shenkier and Dr. Melissa Lem — were recipients of the 2024 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.
UBC Medicine members receive funding for projects advancing equity and anti-racism
UBC Faculty of Medicine community members are among the recipients of funding from UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund.
Faculty and learners honoured with Killam awards for outstanding teaching
A number of UBC Faculty of Medicine members have been honoured with Killam teaching awards for 2023/2024. The annual awards are granted by the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching.
UBC faculty and learners recognized by Medical Alumni Association
The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) will be celebrating the achievements of several faculty members and students from the UBC medical community at its upcoming UBC Medical Alumni Celebration & Awards event. Through their varied contributions, each of this year’s award recipients has helped build a more dynamic and robust medicine community through their service and actions.
Four UBC Medicine researchers among new Canada Research Chairs
Drs. Anna Blakney, Kamyar Keramatian, Yongjin Park and Carolina Tropini are among UBC’s new Canada Research Chairs.
International Women’s Day
In honour of International Women’s Day, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone.