The journey to practice
Discover how UBC residents are helping to meet the health care needs of B.C. communities.
Northern Medical Program celebrates 10 years of MD education
The program, once considered “an impractical dream,” began in 2005 with 24 students.
#BCMD10: celebrating 10 years of our MD program’s expansion and distribution
2014 marks the ten year anniversary of the launch of UBC’s distributed MD Undergraduate Program. To mark this occasion, we have developed a microsite, which will take people through the history, challenges and successes of the program.
Southern Medical Program student named Vanier Canada Scholar
Southern Medical Program student Alexander (Sandy) Wright has received the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS).
An injection of youth
Meet the two youngest MD students in UBC history.
A road less travelled…
In 2000, healthcare was making headlines across the nation: Canada was facing a severe shortage of physicians. Learn about how we have addressed this through our distributed MD program.
Student research on mental illness stigma secures publication in prestigious medical journal
UBC MD grads examine the effects of a one-hour classroom workshop on mental illness stigma in high school students.
Recent MD grad honoured with Doctors of BC “Change Maker Award”
The Doctors of BC Change Maker Awards, which recognizes winners for their work in improving the health care system for patients and those who work in it.
UBC Faculty of Medicine students develop award-winning health education resources
When it comes to making an impact towards a healthier future for all – UBC Faculty of Medicine students have what it takes.
A legacy of distribution: farewell message from Dr. Oscar Casiro
Dr. Oscar Casiro obtained his MD from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina 40 years ago. After 34 years of practice in Canada, Dr. Casiro was appointed to the UBC Faculty of Medicine as Associate Dean, Island Medical Program in 2004.