A message from Dr. Anita Palepu, Head, Department of Medicine, UBC
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Researchers in UBC’s Faculty of Medicine were awarded more than $30 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Fall 2025 competition. The UBC Department of Medicine is proud to be part of this achievement, with 12 Department of Medicine researchers among the funded investigators. Read More

The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthew Bennett as the new Planetary Health Lead, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2026. Read More

The Department of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Raymond Mak as Head, UBC Division of Allergy and Immunology, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2026. Read More

The UBC Department of Medicine proudly recognizes Dr. Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology, Distinguished University Scholar, and Distinguished Scholar in Neuroethics, on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Read More

As the UBC Department of Medicine marks 75 years of impact and reaches the midpoint of its strategic plan, we are proud to highlight three physicians whose work reflects the vision we aspire to: patient-centred care, innovation, community partnership, and expanded access across British Columbia. Read More
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A message from Dr. Anita Palepu, Head, Department of Medicine, UBC
Continue reading “A Message from the Department Head and Associate Heads: Thank you!”
How is working from home working for you? The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures resulted in a sudden transition to working from home for many of our staff. As BC launches its restart plan we want to hear how remote work has worked for you and how you feel about a return to the office. Continue reading “Help us plan the future of work in the UBC Department of Medicine”
A message from Dr. Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Continue reading “Faculty of Medicine Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School”