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International Women’s Day (2025)
In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD), meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine — learners, faculty and staff members — who are transforming health for everyone.
Just Medicine Podcast Episode 32: Realizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s health-related calls to action
Listen to an episode of Just Medicine, where host Sandra speaks with Derek Thompson about the role of non-Indigenous medical learners and trainees in advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action, particularly those related to health.
REDI’s Black Authors Book List
Celebrate the voices and stories of Black authors by exploring our curated book list. These works offer profound insights into the Black experience and its impact on history, culture, and society. Deepen your understanding of racial injustice and resilience, and join us in honoring the legacy of Black writers and their contributions to literature and beyond.
REDI Best Practices: Writing Inclusive Case Studies
Case studies shape how future clinicians understand patient care, but do they reflect the diversity of the people they will serve? This guide offers strategies for writing inclusive cases that challenge stereotypes, highlight systemic factors affecting health, and ensure all patients are seen as complex individuals. By integrating these principles, educators can foster more equitable and effective clinical learning.
Support learners and colleagues during Ramadan
This year, Ramadan begins on Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1, depending on the moon sighting. Many Muslim learners, faculty, and staff will be observing this month of fasting. Learn how you can support your fellow learners and colleagues during Ramadan.
Women’s Memorial March (Feb 14): Honouring the lives of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Join the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). This is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the Downtown Eastside.
Research Voices from the Field with Saleem Razack
Saleem Razack, Paediatric Intensivist, BC Children’s & REDI Senior Faculty Advisor, reflects on why he co-authored “Cutting Close to the Bone: Student Trauma, Free Speech, and Institutional Responsibility in Medical Education” and how it can be relevant to those in medicine, healthcare, and beyond.
World Hijab Day
February 1st marks World Hijab Day, which serves as an opportunity to foster understanding, promote reflection, and celebrate the differentiated experiences of women who choose to wear the hijab.
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
In honour of January 29th, the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we invite you to deepen your understanding of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim discrimination by exploring the EIO’s latest guide.
Shaping Praxis: REDI’s Essential Book and Podcast List
Shaping Praxis is a curated collection of influential books and podcasts that have shaped the REDI team’s approach to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and Indigenization. These pivotal works offer insights, tools, and inspiration for advancing meaningful change in education, medicine, healthcare, and beyond.