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.
Medical aspirations: I want to make Aboriginal communities the healthiest they can be!
Adina Reyes-Williams has dreamed of becoming a doctor for as long as she can remember.
Great challenges, great successes, great people: 35 years of UBC service
In October 1970, former UBC President Walter Gage brought together University administrative heads and long-service staff members to honour them for their contributions to the University. On that occasion, Dr. Gage directed the Personnel Department to create a club for staff members with 25 years of service at the University and this became known as […]
Everybody knows your name
While the learning curve for any profession may be considered steep, students in the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s MD Undergraduate Program have a particularly challenging incline. Third-year medical student Dianne Valenzuela, however, is thriving under the pressure.
Matched! Newest crop of UBC docs head to residency
Fourth year MD students gathered today at the UBC Medical Student Alumni Centre to celebrate the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), which matches graduating MD students with postgraduate programs across Canada.