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Students recognized for academic excellence and health field contributions

They may be in different health programs with varying perspectives and experiences, but what six UBC students have in common is their demonstrated leadership in advancing health. And UBC Health is recognizing their achievements. Each year, UBC Health offers scholarships to celebrate the academic...

Awards + Scholarships

Mentorship enables students to reach their full potential

Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose understands the importance of mentorship for students. When she was a graduate student at UBC, she gained valuable learning experiences from being mentored. Now as a faculty member for more than 14 years, she has been giving back to the academic community through mentorship...

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Ongoing engagement through disaggregated data dialogue series

On February 24, UBC Health convened more than 50 researchers and other colleagues from the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses as well as community members for a focused discussion about the collection and use of disaggregated data. This session was Part II in the UBC Health Disaggregated Data Dialogue...

Cross-cutting Research

Dr. Ray Markham appointed Special Advisor to the Vice-President, Health on Health Systems

The Office of the Vice-President, Health welcomes Dr. Ray Markham as the Special Advisor to the Vice-President, Health on Health Systems. Dr. Markham is Executive Director of the Rural Coordination Centre of BC and a clinical professor in the UBC Department of Family Practice in the Faculty of...

Six faculty teams awarded funding for innovative health research

From robotics, nanotechnology, and virtual reality to parenting approaches and implications of COVID-19 for social support and policy planning—UBC researchers are leading the way to better health. With the inaugural competition of its new Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards, UBC...

Cross-cutting Research

Student learning enhanced by community educator

Living with a family member who has a chronic condition can be challenging, but Mandy Young uses her experience to shape the way health students think and work. Her contribution to student learning at UBC has earned her the 2020 R. Paul Kerston Community Educator Award from UBC Health. Mandy’s nine...

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A UBC dialogue about the collection and use of disaggregated data

Powerful statements are made possible by disaggregated data. By making systemic racism and inequalities in our society visible, data can lead to positive change. The same data, used or collected poorly, can reinforce stigmatization of communities, leading to individual and community harm. – BC’s...

Cross-cutting Research

UBC Health Award recipients recognized for advancing health research mentorship and education

Learning is an active and continuous process. Health educators, professionals, and community partners play an important role in advancing education and the pursuit of research in health. UBC Health celebrates outstanding individuals who inspire learners and are making a difference in training and...

Awards + Scholarships

Learning on the run about team-based care (TBC)

In 2020, we were all challenged to deliver education in a virtual environment while keeping learners engaged. But long before the COVID-19 pandemic, UBC Health recognized the value of online learning for busy healthcare professionals and developed TBC on the Run (an updated and improved version of...

Collaborative Health Education

Moving towards better health together

While it began in early 2020, UBC Health’s strategic planning process is rooted in the creation of the Office of the Vice-President, Health in July 2018. In late 2018 and early 2019, UBC Health held 21 Strategic Summits that engaged faculty, staff, and students across health and human service...

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