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.
James Andrew inducted into UBC’s 25 Year Club
As Indigenous Student Initiatives Manager, Andrew has helped to build the Indigenous MD Admissions Program.
Improving Indigenous cancer outcomes and wellness
Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC
Reconciliation in action
On May 21, 11 new Indigenous doctors celebrated their graduation from medical school.