It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. John Cairns on March 1st, 2018. Continue reading “Retirement Announcement – Dr. John Cairns”

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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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. John Cairns on March 1st, 2018. Continue reading “Retirement Announcement – Dr. John Cairns”
It is with great pleasure that we announce Dr. Chris Carlsten as Head, UBC Division of Respiratory Medicine, effective March 1, 2018.
Continue reading “Dr. Christopher Carlsten appointed Division Head, Respiratory Medicine”
Please join us for a Presentation and Vision Statement entitled “Curing Heart Failure: Will Heart Regeneration Ever Be Ready for Prime Time?”. Continue reading “The UBC Department of Medicine Invites you to a Presentation and Vision Statement by Dr. Robb MacLellan – March 8, 2018”