The BC Brain Wellness Program invites you to join our annual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health and Prevention” for this year, which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. Join Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Cynthia Friesen, and Tara Gaertner as they […]
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024; 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Online via Zoom Register: https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca/courses/health-data-analytics-information-session/0113 The UBC Micro-certificate in Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications is a part-time technical program developed by the UBC Department of Medicine and UBC Data Science Institute, in consultation with health sector leaders from government, academia and industry. It […]
The Faculty of Medicine Office of Research and the Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Office invite FoM students, faculty, trainees and staff to join an online workshop intended to help researchers navigate the research landscape at UBC. This informal webinar will cover the following topics: Research-related resources; Funding opportunities, types and sources of funding; Guidance through […]
Welcome Day is an annual event hosted by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Office to officially welcome new graduate students to UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
Speaker: Kerry Kuluski, Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners; and University of Toronto In this seminar, Kerry Kuluski will explore how patient experiences can drive health system improvements by drawing on the latest evidence. She will also share a case example to demonstrate how patient reported experiences can be operationalized in a hospital setting […]
Welcome back to UBC! Lace up your shoes and get ready to hit the floor at our Homecoming dance party! The UBC Thunderbird Dance Club will turn your two left feet into feet moving right! In addition, the entire event will be livestreamed on Zoom so those at home can experience Homecoming. Reconnect with fellow alumni and dance […]
Join us for this launch session as we unveil our new platform dedicated to fostering Indigenous knowledge, community-led initiatives, and transformative learning experiences. Explore the website’s interactive features, resources, and events focused on promoting cross-cultural understanding, collaboration, and reciprocity in education and development. Get ready to be inspired by this powerful online tool and connect […]
Speaker: Stephen Duckett, Honorary Professor, University of Melbourne A new Labor government in Australia, elected in 2022, brought with it a reforming health minister, Mark Butler. Butler started a reform process in primary care – which is ongoing – and also started to modernise aspects of mental health provision. The directions of change will be outlined […]
In commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is hosting its first in-person Indigenous Speakers Series session, Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience, on Wednesday, September 25, from 9:00 am—4:00 pm at the UBC University Centre. In this unique event, […]
Naim Cardinal, Indigenous hockey card collector, will provide a presentation about Indigenous influences in the game of hockey shown through the lens of hockey cards. Naim has been researching and studying Indigenous hockey history for almost a decade and has become a passion for him. The Indigenous Influences in Hockey presentation will discuss a number […]
You’re invited to join Scotiabank’s Kevin Commins, Madaisky Pollock LLP’s Aaron Madaisky, and MNP’s May Ashraf for a webinar helping you navigate the legal & financial challenges of practice ownership structure on Wednesday, October 16th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This session is designed to equip you with the essential insights into the financial, legal […]
Perineal trauma is a common obstetrical event. However, Midwives make every effort to avoid it, and many have very low perineal trauma rates. Many midwives report a need for more clinical experience and review on approaches to perineal repair. The Perineal Repair Workshop will provide hands-on practice on these key approaches. Please note that space […]
