News And Events
UBC medical students receive scholarships to help with rural training
March 14, 2018
Students at UBC’s Southern Medical Program (SMP) currently training in rural medicine are getting a financial boost thanks to a local organization.
UBC medical students celebrate match day milestone
March 8, 2018
On March 1, fourth-year UBC medical students gathered to celebrate the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).
UBC medical students explore their theatrical side for charity
January 25, 2018
UBC medical students are set to take to the stage for this year’s production of MedPlay, running February 1-3 and 8-10.
Patient simulation expands at Kootenay Boundary
January 23, 2018
The expansion is generating new education and training opportunities for medical students, residents and health professionals in Trail, B.C.
Bursary fosters family connections
November 29, 2017
The Doctors of BC bursary has allowed dermatology resident, Lisa Flegel to stay in touch with her family and find a work-life balance.
MD student Max Moor-Smith talks about his research project in India
October 31, 2017
Second-year medical student Max Moor-Smith shares his experience providing health education for children in Spiti Valley, India
Future health professionals get crucial Indigenous culture training
October 18, 2017
UBC has launched a new Indigenous cultural safety learning experience for students in a wide range of health-related programs, including medicine and midwifery.
Big-city vision with small-town heart
October 5, 2017
Third-year UBC medical student Michael Gallea is one of 125 medical students to receive a bursary to support his journey in medicine.
Indigenous medical graduates inspire future generations
October 4, 2017
This fall the UBC Faculty of Medicine is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aboriginal MD Admissions program.
Philip Edgcumbe honoured with the 2017 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
September 25, 2017
MD/PhD student Philip Edgcumbe received the 2017 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award.