UBC recognizes three Canadian medical pioneers
This year’s winners of the $50,000 Margolese and Chew Wei prizes are James Rutka (brain disorders), Stuart Connolly (heart disorders) and Marco Marra (cancer).
Psychedelic drugs showing renewed promise as a mental health therapy
Evan Wood, in the Division of AIDS, co-authored a CMAJ analysis of psychadelics’ re-emergence.
Welcome Dean Dermot Kelleher
UBC welcomes Dermot Kelleher as the next Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
Back to School
This fall, students from across a wide range of programs in the Faculty of Medicine will start a new academic year.
Spirals, portfolios and progress tests
The medical program launches a renewed curriculum.
Home births save money, are safe, UBC study finds
Patricia Janssen, Professor, School of Population and Public Health says planned home births save the healthcare system money.
Pediatric residency training moves to Vancouver Island
UBC has launched a new pediatric training site on Vancouver Island, marking the first time doctors in the Pediatric Residency Program can complete their training at a site outside of Vancouver.
Seeds of change
Melinda Suto examines the impact of community gardening on people living with severe mental illness.
What ‘brainy mice’ can tell us about dementia and PTSD
Alexander McGirr, a medical resident, Department of Psychiatry is hoping to improve brain function in people with dementia and PTSD.
Laura Farrell appointed Assistant Dean, Island Medical Program
Dr. Farrell’s appointment is effective September 15, 2015.