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Future health professionals get crucial Indigenous culture training
October 18, 2017UBC has launched a new Indigenous cultural safety learning experience for students in a wide range of health-related programs, including medicine and midwifery. Read More >

Four faculty members recognized as Mental Health Difference Makers
October 16, 2017Four faculty members are among 150 Canadians being recognized as Mental Health Difference Makers by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). From more than 3,700 names put forward from across the country, the Faculty of Medicine’s Jehannine Austin, Skye Barbic, Perry Kendall, and Todd Woodward are among 150 Canadians being honoured this year as part […] Read More >

New research underlines need to develop a hepatitis C vaccine
October 13, 2017Infection with one type of hepatitis C does not protect against subsequent infection with different types of the virus. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine receives $31M in federal grants for research infrastructure
October 13, 2017One of the projects, led by Francois Benard, will produce cancer-killing isotopes. Read More >

Hitting the road to understand the challenges of rural health
October 12, 2017Dave Snadden logged 10,000 kilometres interviewing physicians in small communities in B.C., the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Read More >

UBC CPD’s HOUSE program recognized by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
October 11, 2017The UBC Continuing Professional Development’s (CPD) Hands-On Ultrasound Education (HOUSE) program was recently recognized with the 2017 College of Family Physicians of Canada Continuing Professional Development Program Award. The award recognizes a Mainpro+® certified educational program that has provided an exceptional learning experience to practising or practice-eligible College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) members. […] Read More >

New evidence emerges for genetic predisposition to peanut allergy
October 11, 2017The gene c11orf30/EMSY was already known to play a role in other allergic conditions, such as eczema. Read More >

Quebec pharmacare system provides lessons for Canada
October 10, 2017The plan didn't live up to policy-makers promises that it would save taxpayers' money. Read More >

Big-city vision with small-town heart
October 5, 2017Third-year UBC medical student Michael Gallea is one of 125 medical students to receive a bursary to support his journey in medicine. Read More >

Indigenous medical graduates inspire future generations
October 4, 2017This fall the UBC Faculty of Medicine is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aboriginal MD Admissions program. Read More >