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Susan Forwell named Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year
November 24, 2017Susan Forwell, Head of the UBC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, has received the 2017 Outstanding Occupational Therapist Award for her exceptional contribution to the profession. Read More >

Fall Graduation 2017
November 24, 2017Explore how graduates from UBC's Faculty of Medicine are making a difference in communities across British Columbia. Read More >

Rural adventures and rewards
November 23, 2017Why UBC physical therapy graduates from the Northern Rural Cohort are embracing rural practice. Read More >

Everyday mindfulness
November 23, 2017Master of occupational therapy students explore the impact of mindfulness as a therapeutic tool. Read More >

Open and honest discussion needed for youth and cannabis use
November 23, 2017Forget those old public service announcements with shock tactics and cheesy music – the evidence points towards an open and fact-based discussion with young people about both the positive and negative effects of cannabis. School of Population and Public Health Masters of Science graduate Pinky Hapsari explored the relationship between the expectations high school students […] Read More >

Small gestures matter
November 23, 2017Research by Sylvia Xia, a recent graduate from the Faculty of Medicine, reveals patient shadowing is a simple and effective tool to improve the patient experience. Read More >

NRC Alumni Spotlight: Josina Rhebergen
November 23, 2017Alumna Josina Rhebergen looks back on her time as a student in the Northern Rural Cohort and shares what inspired her to work as a physical therapist in rural B.C. Read More >

UBC tries tele-health to stop revolving door for chronic heart and lung patients
November 21, 2017TEC4Home is the largest-ever clinical trial of tele-health in Canada. Read More >

Roger Wong named 2017 Trevor Howell Guest Lecturer by the British Geriatrics Society
November 21, 2017Dr. Wong is the second Canadian — and first UBC professor — to receive this honour, which recognizes eminent physicians or scientists with an international reputation. Read More >

Study finds no added risk for home births in rural areas
November 20, 2017The results are good news, since midwife-assisted home birth could play a big role in extending maternal health care to rural areas. Read More >