Accessibility & Disability Inclusion Resources
Explore ways to better support and accommodate people with invisible and visible disabilities across our learning, research and clinical environments with this curated collection of resources. The collection features a TED Talk with Jennifer Brea about what it means to live with an invisible disability.
The ABCs of Compassionate Support
Explore trauma-informed strategies for supporting a learner or colleague, without overstepping boundaries or assuming their full story.
Research Voices from the Field with Faizal Haji
Faizal Haji, a pediatric neurosurgeon at the BC Children’s Hospital, Scholar at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES), and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, reflects on why he co-authored “Defining a Framework and Evaluation Metrics for Sustainable Global Surgical Partnerships” with colleagues in the Branch for Global Surgical Care — a piece relevant to anyone interested in decolonization and global health equity.
Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education Modules
Developed to foster reflection, awareness, and action, these interactive self-paced modules explore how racism operates within health professions education. Through real-world scenarios, expert insights, and curated resources, learners examine anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism and build tools for more equitable teaching and practice. Completing all four modules takes about 2.5 hours and offers up to 2.5 CPD credits.
Research Voices from the Field with Rola Ajjawi
In this edition, Rola Ajjawi, Professor of Medical Education in the Department of Surgery and Associate Director (Research) at the UBC Centre for Health Education Scholarship, reflects on why she co-authored “Reflections on four theoretical perspectives of belonging” and how it can be relevant to medical education.
Equity on Life Support: Podcast Series with Saleem Razack
We invite you to tune in to this thought-provoking Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada special podcast series hosted by Dr. Saleem Razack, REDI Senior Faculty Advisor. The podcast explores the intersection of health equity, social justice and anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices in medical education.
New book by Elder Larry Grant: Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong
In recognition of Musqueam Day on November 1, we invite you to read Elder Larry Grant’s newly-published book, Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong. Through a series of heartfelt conversations with writer Scott Steedman, Elder Grant reflects on his life as a Musqueam-Chinese man navigating identity, belonging and reconciliation. Reconciling is both a deeply personal memoir and a powerful reflection on resilience, culture, healing and belonging.
Accessibility & Disability Awareness Courses & Workshops
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6–12) and Invisible Disability Awareness Week (October 19–25), we invite you to explore a variety of online courses and events offered by the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility.
Research Voices from the Field with Bonita Sawatzky
In this edition of our Research Voices from the Field series, Dr. Bonita Sawatzky (Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Health Education Scholarship) reflects on why she co-authored “Lasting Impact of Patient-Led Medical Education,” highlighting the impact of patient educators in helping future physicians better understand life with chronic illness and disability.
Introduction to the REDI Office: Resources for Faculty and Staff
Are you new to UBC or the Faculty of Medicine? Learn about the REDI Office’s range of resources to support your role, from professional development and EDI best practices to strategies for fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.