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Strategic Plan
Learn about the UBC Faculty of Medicine 2021-2026 Strategic Plan: Building the Future
New Faculty-Specific FAQ
Learn about how the vaccination status declaration and rapid testing applies to UBC Faculty of Medicine learners, faculty and staff.
Transforming Culture
Learn more about the Faculty’s commitment and actions towards creating respectful and inclusive learning and work environments
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Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
October 13, 2021
Experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions.
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Flu season is coming and it could be ugly: what you need to know
October 13, 2021
UBC’s Dr. Michael Curry weighs in on how to reduce your risk of getting sick.
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New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
October 8, 2021
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
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Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
October 7, 2021
Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020.
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Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
October 5, 2021
UBC researchers have found Axitinib can restore memory and cognitive function in mice.
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Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
September 23, 2021
UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money busts some of the many myths circulating about the vaccines’ impact on fertility.