Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training
Join the EIO for the Employment Equity Advisor (EEA) Training on April 9, 2025, at the UBC Vancouver campus (with a synchronous online option). This one-day capacity-building retreat is designed for faculty and staff involved in hiring, equipping them with the expertise to support equitable, inclusive, and accessible recruitment.
Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for faculty, staff, and leaners at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office.
R&R Series Session: Neurodiversity: Insights for Teaching in Health Professions Education
Join the Office of Faculty Development virtually on January 28, at 5:30PM for a discussion on neurodiversity and its relevance to the teaching and learning context. Hear from health professionals with lived experience of neurodiversity in the learning environment, and from those with experience providing support and accommodations.
Nawh whu’nus’en – We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship
Join CPD on Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30–8:30 pm for a virtual workshop that introduces trauma-sensitive practices as a basis for offering respectful and appropriate health services for Indigenous peoples. The course supports health professionals to meet provincial standards and expectations around providing culturally safe care.
Applying Learning from Grounding Anti-Oppression: Workshop by UBC Applied Science EDI.I
Expanding on learning materials from Grounding Anti-Oppression course, this session on July 16th provides an opportunity to connect with values-aligned colleagues engaged in this critical work. Join us to engage in interactive learning and build practical strategies for integrating your learning from the Grounding Anti-Oppression canvas course into your teaching practice.
Generational Othering: How popular stereotypes impact our teaching and a scientific way forward
Join the Faculty Development R&R session on Friday, September 13th. Connect with colleagues from all corners of the Faculty of Medicine during this exciting half-day event held in person at sites across the province. In addition to the Webber Lecture on Intergenerational Teaching, this event will feature local discussions and networking opportunities.
Indigenous Intelligence Training with Maynard Angus
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the SBME Indigenous Engagement Committee would like to invite you to attend the workshop “Indigenous Intelligence Training” with Maynard Angus on June 21st, from 9 AM to 12 PM.
“Disability in Genetic Counselling” Panel Discussion
Join the Genetic Counseling Education Series virtually on May 17, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST for a discussion on awareness and support for individuals living and working with a disability or chronic condition within the medical profession, including genetic counseling. The session will cover interactions with both patients and colleagues, as well as inclusiveness in the education and training of new students.
The Restorative Imperative in Healthcare: Broadening the Definition of Healing
Join a keynote lecture on restorative justice by Dr. Pedro L. Flores on April 19th at 10 am, hosted by the UBC Midwifery Program.
Unpacking identity, care & healing: An IBPOC-only wellbeing workshop series
IBPOC faculty and staff at UBC are invited to register for a workshop series taking place online March 12–21, 2024. These workshops, led by psychotherapist Meghan Watson, aim to unpack the importance of identity, culture and histories of systemic racism in topics related to wellbeing. Attendees will have the chance to engage in reflective practice, develop insights, and apply practical tools to support your own wellbeing.