Dr. Julio Montaner (Infectious Diseases) honoured among six Canadian physicians and researchers who revolutionized their fields of health care Continue reading “Dr. Julio Montaner (Infectious Diseases) honoured with Canada Post Commemorative stamp”

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

Dr. Kevin Afra, Adult Infectious Diseases specialist at Surrey Memorial Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Department of Medicine, has been awarded the Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award 2025. Read More
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Dr. Julio Montaner (Infectious Diseases) honoured among six Canadian physicians and researchers who revolutionized their fields of health care Continue reading “Dr. Julio Montaner (Infectious Diseases) honoured with Canada Post Commemorative stamp”
The UBC Department of Medicine is pleased to report that two exceptional researchers from the Division of AIDS have been named 2020 MSFHR Scholar Award recipients Continue reading “UBC Department of Medicine members named 2020 MSFHR Scholar Award recipients”
A message from Dr. Anita Palepu, Head, Department of Medicine, UBC
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