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Bridging Research & Action

Bridging Research & Action Catalyzing collaboration to bring knowledge into action across BC May 15-16, 2025 In-person and virtual concurrently in Kelowna (UBC Okanagan Campus) & Vancouver (UBC Point Grey Campus) A free two-day event hosted by UBC Health Registration will open in early 2025...

UBC Health Expands to the Okanagan

UBC Health is strengthening its capacity to promote integrated collaboration across all health programs at UBC by expanding to the Okanagan. This expansion enhances partnerships across both UBC campuses and together with external health sector collaborators, is driving efforts to address inequities...

BC Government Invests in Gateway to Advance Team-Based Primary Care and Education

The BC Ministry of Health has committed operational funding to support the establishment of Gateway to Team-Based Care, set to welcome patients at UBC’s Vancouver campus in 2026. Once established, Gateway will be a provincial hub for interprofessional education (IPE) and innovation in the delivery...

Health Systems

UBC Health Welcomes Three New Directors to Drive Excellence in Health Education, Research, and Systems

UBC Health is excited to announce the appointment of three new directors who bring a wealth of expertise and passion to their roles. These leaders will advance UBC Health’s mission to foster collaboration across disciplines, support collaborative health education and research, and address pressing...

Mandy Young on Community, Collaboration & Impact

We are proud to share that Mandy Young, UBC Health’s Community Engagement Coordinator was recently profiled by UBC’s Community Engagement Office for her involvement and contribution to patient engagement at UBC Health. In this interview, she reflects on her path into community engagement, discusses...

Advancing Patient-Centred Education Through Collaboration: UBC Health’s Role in the PULPIT Project

With an ongoing commitment to patient and public involvement in health professional education, UBC Health is contributing to the PULPIT Consortium (Public & Patient Involvement in Interprofessional Education of Health Care Undergraduate Students). This innovative initiative has brought together...

Partnerships

Introducing the Second Cohort of UBC Health Equity Scholars

UBC Health, in partnership with the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), is pleased to introduce ten new scholars (graduate and postdoctoral) as part of the second cohort of Health Equity Scholars representing both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan. The Health Equity Stream of the PSI fosters a unique...

Interdisciplinary Research

A Recap of the Voices for Health Equity Event

On November 4, 2024, UBC Health and the Public Scholars Initiative, in partnership with UBC Connects, hosted a dynamic half-day event, “Voices for Health Equity” at Robson Square. This gathering of over 100 interdisciplinary scholars, health equity advocates, students, and community members...

Interdisciplinary Research

Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health

Open Date December 16, 2024 Please note: this search will remain open until the position is filled. The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a...

Building Collaborative Competencies in Health Education: Highlights from UBC Health’s Integrated Curriculum 2024

Since its launch in 2016, the Integrated Curriculum at UBC Health has played a vital role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Each fall, UBC Health coordinates this transformative learning experience on behalf of the health professional programs at UBC. This series of...

Collaborative Health Education

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