Call for Applications: Indigenous Stream of the CHES Clinical Educator Fellowship Program
CHES is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Stream of its learner-centred Clinical Educator Fellowship Program — a funded, two-year full-time (or four-year part-time) opportunity for Indigenous physicians and Indigenous ally physicians interested in developing skills in clinical education and shaping an Indigenous-informed vision of educational leadership. Applications are due Friday, December 12, 2025.
Job Posting: UGME Indigenous Health Curriculum Lead (0.2 FTE)
Help shape the future of medical education at UBC. This role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen how future physicians learn about Indigenous health, cultural safety, and reconciliation in practice. Working across all four sites of UBC’s MD Undergraduate Program, the Lead will guide the integration and delivery of Indigenous health curriculum.
Congratulations to Derek Thompson
Congratulations to Derek Thompson on receiving the 2025 UBC Department of Medicine Faculty & Staff Award.
Indigenous Student Lounge
The Indigenous Student Lounge (Biological Sciences Building, Room 2032) is open to all Indigenous students—undergraduate and graduate—across STEM disciplines. Drop in to enjoy free snacks, a microwave, comfy couches, and desks for getting work done or taking a break.
REDI In-Person Event Travel Bursary for FoM Faculty & Staff
REDI is offering a limited number of travel bursaries for FoM Faculty & staff members located outside of Vancouver to attend REDI in-person events at UBC Point Grey campus.
Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
From the preeminent Parkinson’s disease researcher in our inaugural graduating class, to the first female obstetrician gynecologist in B.C., to the visionary radiologist who launched the province’s mammography program, we invite you to learn about and celebrate some of the incredible women researchers, clinicians and educators of our past, present and future.
Job Posting: Manager, Indigenous Initiatives
Are you the inaugural Manager, Indigenous Initiatives with the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Engagement Office? Advance reconciliation and help build strong partnerships. Apply by July 1, 2025.
Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival
The Province of BC has designated May 2, 2025 as a provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.
Filipino Emergency Response
This page connects community members impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver with support services, gatherings, and fundraisers organized by the affected families. Created by Filipino community organizers, it is a space for care, connection, and solidarity.
Honouring & supporting those impacted by the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy
Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones grieving today. Supports are available for UBC students, faculty and staff.