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Tuum Est! Graduation 2016
May 24, 2016This week, hundreds of new graduates will gather to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers. Read More >

“On second thought, why don’t you do it?”
May 16, 2016UBC researchers tested parents' confidence and skill in using epinephrine autoinjectors, such as the EpiPen. Read More >

UBC Faculty of Medicine alumnus makes BC Business’ 30 Under 30
May 9, 2016At only 29 years old, Vancouver-based family physician Dr. Damon Ramsey is harnessing the power of technology to help revolutionize patient care. Read More >

From a small blood sample, a reliable prediction about prostate cancer’s course
May 5, 2016Genomic profiling could predict a patient’s response to hormone therapy. Read More >

Elderly women more likely to be overprescribed prescription drugs
May 5, 2016SPPH Professor Steve Morgan says effect of a patient’s sex on the risk of inappropriate prescribing is of tremendous clinical and social concern. Read More >

UBC probes epigenetic dimension of childhood asthma
May 2, 2016Does a child’s upbringing and physical environment play a role in development of the respiratory disorder? Read More >

Michael Allard takes on another role: alumni leader
April 28, 2016Dr. Allard is the first full-time faculty member in 20 years to lead the Medical Alumni Association. Read More >

Roger Wong appointed Executive Associate Dean, Education
April 28, 2016Dr. Wong will offer strategic leadership, while creating and nurturing existing partnerships to help move the vision for the Faculty forward. Read More >

UBC students given 24 hours to ‘hatch’ healthcare solutions
April 26, 2016Students from the Faculty of Medicine were part of the winning team at Hatching Health, an interdisciplinary medical innovation event. Read More >

“Medical rounds” at the art museum
April 21, 2016The Belkin Gallery invited UBC medical students of all year levels to a course to consider how engagement with art can strengthen observational and communication skills. Read More >