Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by taking part in upcoming events
Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility and the Equity & Inclusion Office in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by attending two upcoming events: “AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap between ADHD & Medical Residency” on December 2 and “Academic Ableism and its Alternatives” on December 4.
Better Together: Embedding trans-inclusion in perinatal healthcare through participatory action research
Join the Justice and Equity in Perinatal Service Seminar Series on October 30th from 2–5 PM. Dr. George Parker and Mx. Fleur Kelsey (PhDc) will offer an overview and mid-point critical reflection on the Warming the Whare Project—an innovative three-year participatory action research initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand that aims to build readiness for trans-inclusive perinatal healthcare.
Presentation to CCE Canada: Ceremony and Safety in Indigenous Events, and the State of Indigenous Engagement in Canada
Derek Thompson will join Oliver Mann from UBC’s Office of Community Engagement for an online conversation with Community Campus Engage (CCE) Canada. Together, they will explore the origins of the Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Speaker Series, the importance of ceremony and safety in Indigenous events, and the current landscape of community and Indigenous engagement in Canada.
2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Join the Intergenerational March on Tuesday, September 30, from 11:45 am–3:00 pm at the UBC campus to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). Members of the UBC community, families, and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event.
What’s love got to do with teaching? Embedding humanity into our teaching to spark transformation and joy
Join the Office of Faculty Development on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm for a half-day hybrid+ event exploring the transformative power of teaching with love in health professions education. As part of the R&R Series, Katie Lee Bunting will share key dimensions of love as a pedagogical practice. Together, we’ll explore how compassion and connection can be meaningfully integrated into your teaching.
Creating a Safe Space for Indigenous Patients in Primary Care
Join the Langley Division of Family Practice on Wednesday, June 18 from 6:00–7:30 pm for an inspiring webinar on advancing cultural safety in healthcare. Explore how relationships with local Indigenous communities and organizations sparked meaningful change in primary care.
Oh No! Not Another Workshop On Feedback In Clinical Education!
Join the Office of Faculty Development on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for a panel discussion on supervisory strategies to promote feedback in clinical educational contexts across the health professions. Hear experienced researchers, teachers and learners share their fresh perspectives and emerging insights on engaging with feedback.
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. Upcoming sessions: Oct 21.
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.
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.