Congratulations to the UBC Department of Medicine recipients of the 2024 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.

“These awards celebrate extraordinary faculty and staff who exemplify our values — respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration and equity — and have made outstanding contributions toward our vision to transform health for everyone.”

— Dr. Dermot Kelleher
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Vice-President, Health, UBC

The UBC Department of Medicine would like to congratulate the very deserving members of the Department who have been named the Faculty of Medicine’s 2024 Award recipients:

Katie Wiskar (Division of General Internal Medicine)
2024 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching – Early Career

Recognizes excellence in clinical teaching by clinical faculty members


Barry Chan (Division of General Internal Medicine)
2024 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentorship – Mid Career

Recognizes excellence in mentorship by clinical faculty members


Debbie Rosenbaum (Division of General Internal Medicine)
2024 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentorship – Mid/Late Career

Recognizes excellence in mentorship by clinical faculty members


Karen Tran (Division of General Internal Medicine)
2024 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Research – Early Career

Recognizes excellence in research by clinical faculty members


Stephanie Sellers (Division of Cardiology)
2024 Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research

Recognizes outstanding basic science research and scholarly contributions in the areas of health and life sciences


Christopher Carlsten (Division of Respiratory Medicine)
2024 Distinguished Achievement Award  for Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research


Recognizes outstanding clinical or applied research and scholarly contributions


Diane Lacaille (Division of Rheumatology)
2024 Distinguished Achievement Award  for Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness

Recognizes outstanding contributions in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion through research, teaching or service


Join us in congratulating the 2024 recipients!