‘Trust is medicine’
In Stellat’en First Nation, UBC medical students are learning what it means to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care — with patients as their teachers.
Bringing an Indigenous perspective to internal medicine
A new residency training pathway at UBC is building capacity to support the diverse needs of Indigenous patients across British Columbia
A shared vision for better health
A unique initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is bringing Indigenous patient partners and UBC experts together to address barriers to eye care.
Centering tradition and culture in medicine
On May 20, Indigenous Elders and community members came together with family, friends, faculty and staff to honour and celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s Indigenous medical graduates.
What’s In A Name?
Leading up to the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director of Indigenous Engagement in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, reflected on his recognition as a seated Čaabať — Hereditary Chief. Dr. Mike Allard, former Vice-Dean, Health Engagement, attended the ceremony and shares his thoughts as a Settler Canadian.
Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
She is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.
Anchored To All That Is Good
Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director, Indigenous Engagement, reflects on family, community and the responsibility passed from one generation to the next.
Walking the path of reconciliation together
UBC Medicine and the Australian National University sign historic agreement to collaborate on efforts to help improve the health and wellness of Indigenous populations.
Crossing the threshold
In a ceremony filled with culture and tradition, eight Indigenous medical students and two Indigenous midwifery students graduated from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
Strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
A look back at the early impacts of seed2STEM, an innovative UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth in B.C.