Derek Thompson, Thlaapkiituup, appointed Indigenous Initiatives Advisor, Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
He will provide leadership and support across the Faculty to help create and sustain learning and work environments based on standards of cultural safety and humility, and that will address Indigenous specific racism and discrimination.
Dr. Nadine Caron appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Health
Dr. Caron will provide vision, leadership and diplomacy in advancing both the Faculty’s and UBC Health’s strategic focus on promoting an Indigenous lens on collaborative health education and research.
Bridging gaps in community health care
UBC medical resident Willow Thickson is helping to create a safer space for Indigenous patients in BC.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Response to the TRC Calls to Action Launch
The Faculty formally launched and reflected upon its Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action at a virtual event on June 25, 2021.
Travelling the road to reconciliation
Faculty of Medicine releases Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action
Indigenous Peoples in Canada have higher death rates, complications after surgery
The researchers looked at nearly 30 studies that compared surgical outcomes across a range of procedures.
Canadian Cancer Society honours Dr. Nadine Caron for ground-breaking achievements and visionary leadership in cancer research
2020 Awards for Excellence introduces new prizes for lifetime contribution and inclusive excellence.
Dr. Terri Aldred awarded Resident Doctors of Canada honour for medical education
She was honoured with the RDoC Mikhael Award for Medical Education.
Addressing Indigenous-specific systemic racism in B.C.’s health-care system
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC
Meet Indigenous MD alumna Randi George
Randi aims to build connection, trust, and congruency between Indigenous peoples and the medical community.