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Outstanding faculty and graduate students honoured with Killam teaching awards

By Qian Chow | April 14, 2025

A number of UBC Faculty of Medicine members have been honoured with Killam teaching awards for 2024/2025. The annual awards are presented to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Killam Teaching Prize

The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. This year’s Faculty of Medicine recipients include:

Alison Elliott, Department of Medical Genetics

Joana Gil-Mohapel

Joana Gil-Mohapel, Department of Family Practice and Department of Medicine

Tillie-Louise Hackett

Tillie-Louise Hackett, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics

Katie Lee Bunting

Katie Lee Bunting, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Jenna Usprech

Jenna Usprech, School of Biomedical Engineering


Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards

The Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is presented each year to 19 graduate students who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at UBC. This year’s Faculty of Medicine recipients include:

Vishak Nandan Aathresh

Vishak Nandan Aathresh, School of Biomedical Engineering

Rodrigo Sierra Rosales

Rodrigo Sierra Rosales, School of Population & Public Health

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UBC Faculty of Medicine
Email: communications.med@ubc.ca
Office: 604.822.2421
Faculty of Medicine
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Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
Tel 604 822 2421
Website www.med.ubc.ca
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