Notable Figure: Anderson Ruffin Abbott

Notable Figure: Anderson Ruffin Abbott

April 7, 1837 is the birthdate of Anderson Ruffin Abbott: the first Canadian-born Black person to graduate from medical school

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021

Join us on March 31st in celebrating transgender people and learning about transgender rights Continue reading “International Transgender Day of Visibility 2021”

Community of Care Event

Share reflections with STEM BIPOC women, gender diverse folks, and allies on the recent shootings in Georgia Continue reading “Community of Care Event”

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021

Stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes Continue reading “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021”

Anti-Racism Reminders

A new anti-racism campaign asks British Columbians to take action against racism

Statement on Anti-Asian Racism

An important message from Santa J. Ono, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor

‘It Starts With Us’ Has Launched

Introducing Upstander Engagement: the model chosen by the Faculty of Medicine to help us build a strong, safe, and supportive community Continue reading “‘It Starts With Us’ Has Launched”

International Women’s Day 2021

Meet some of the outstanding women in the Faculty of Medicine who are transforming health for everyone

Introducing: The Transforming Culture Initiative

The Faculty of Medicine begins the task of cultural transformation with a renewed commitment to our community and the environments in which we work and learn. Continue reading “Introducing: The Transforming Culture Initiative”

What Is Emotional Intelligence?

Self-awareness

is the capacity to tune into your own emotions. Allows you know what you are feeling and why as well as how those feelings hurt or help what you are trying to accomplish

 

Self-management

is the ability to keep disruptive emotions and impulses under control

 

Social Awareness

indicates accuracy in reading and interpreting other people’s emotions, often through non-verbal cues. Have the ability to relate to many different types of people, listen attentively and communicate effectively

 

Relationship Management

requires interpersonal skills that allow you to act in ways that motivate, inspire, and harmonize, with others while maintaining important relationships

 

Goleman, Daniel. What Makes a Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters. More Than Sound, 2014.