Student research: skin cancer risk reduction in organ transplant recipients
Skin cancers comprise nearly 40% of malignancies in organ transplant recipients. A UBC student research project looks at ways to reduce skin cancer risk through preventive education of patients and healthcare professionals.
Meet the Class of 2015 (Southern Medical Program)
Three grads from our Southern Medical program (based at UBC Okanagan) share their experiences, advice for new MD students, and future plans.
Meet the Class of 2015 (Island Medical Program)
This week meet IMP grad, Katrina Genuis who shares a little about her MD journey as well as her plans for the future.
UBC Aboriginal MD program meets goal five years ahead of schedule
In 2002, UBC’s Aboriginal MD Admissions program set an unofficial goal of graduating 50 more Aboriginal MDs by 2020. Now, the ambitious goal has been reached five years early.
Meet the Class of 2015! (NMP)
With graduation drawing near, we thought it would be interesting to meet some of this year’s NMP graduates. We asked them about themselves, their medical school experiences and what the future holds for them.
Research brings partners together to help mental health clients pursue healthier lives
A research study led by Northern Medical Program researcher Dr. Candida Graham, together with community partners, is helping to empower local mental health clients to actively pursue and maintain healthier lifestyles. With one in five Canadians experiencing a mental illness in their lifetime, health risks can be high for affected individuals if they have to face persistent illness.
Meet the Class of 2015: Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
With graduation drawing near, we thought it would be interesting to meet some of this year’s VFMP graduates. We asked them about themselves, their medical school experiences and what the future holds for them.
UBC’s Southern Medical Program graduates first class of students
First group of medical doctors trained in the B.C. Interior begin residency training
Cancer patients and online resources: critical evaluation is key
What should cancer patients consider when turning to the Internet for information about their diagnosis?
Expert spotlight: Dr. Amil Shah, oncologist
April is Daffodil Month, with a focus on cancer awareness. We posed some questions to Dr. Shah about his choice in specialty and the progress of cancer treatment in British Columbia.