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. 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.
Cancelled: Taking Care of Each Other: Métis Perspectives on Culture, Wellness, Belonging & Identity
Join us virtually on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM, for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Colette Trudeau, Chief Executive Officer, Métis Nation British Columbia. Learn more about Métis identity and why understanding it within health-care systems is vital to addressing the disparities and barriers Métis people continue to face.
We Are the Change We Seek: Leading Indigenous Health in British Columbia
Join us virtually on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM (PT), for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring Indigenous Vice Presidents from regional health authorities, and the Provincial Health Services Authority. They will share how Indigenous leadership is transforming health systems across B.C.—advancing Cultural Safety, Humility, and Truth and Reconciliation.
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.
Towards Equitable and Inclusive AI in Health and Oral Health Care
Join JMIR Publications on November 13 at 10 am PT to explore the EDAI framework — a practical, internationally developed guide offering actionable strategies to integrate EDI across individual, organizational, and systemic levels. Whether you are a clinician, or EDI practitioner, this session will demonstrate how the EDAI helps ensure AI systems are not only technically sound but also socially responsible and equitable in real-world health and oral health contexts.
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.
UBC Medicine & The Australian National University: Walking the Path of Reconciliation Together
Watch a recording for an Indigenous Speakers Series session featuring representatives from The Australian National University (ANU) and the UBC FoM. Learn about the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2024 to collaborate on advancing Indigenous medical education, health and wellness research, and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
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.
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.