Many Canadians borrowing money to pay for prescription drugs
An estimated 731,000 Canadians have to borrow money in order to pay for drugs prescribed by their physician.
UBC’s Centre for Health Education Scholarship celebrates first decade
Since 2008, CHES has been enhancing the health of people and populations by supporting the educational practices of the health professions.
NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion
UBC researchers involved in groundbreaking pan-Canadian research program.
New Canada Research Chairs appointed in the Faculty of Medicine
Seven researchers in the Faculty of Medicine have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care
People who disclose that they have recently been released from prison are significantly less likely to be offered an appointment when seeking care from a family doctor
Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy
International research project co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair.
Models of care
UBC medical students learn about family practice in the Canadian Forces.
Judy Illes awarded the 2018 Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics
Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology, Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics and Director of Neuroethics Canada at UBC, has been awarded the 2018 Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics.
The 2018 Health System Impact Fellows
Five post-doctoral fellows and one PhD fellow at the Faculty of Medicine have received 2018 Health System Impact Fellows, supporting the development of British Columbia’s health policy talent while addressing policy issues in our province.
Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Researchers found that the most dangerous time for pedestrians on Halloween was between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.