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  • Dr. Raymond Mak appointed Head, UBC Division of Allergy & Immunology

    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

  • Dr. Judy Illes Appointed to the Order of Canada for Her Leadership in Neuroethics

    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

  • Three Doctors, Three Journeys: Spotlight on Leaders Shaping the Department of Medicine’s Future

    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

  • Leading Change in Infectious Diseases Research: A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Afra

    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

  • A 2025 Year-End Message from the Department Chair

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In Memoriam: Dr. Lynn Straatman (Division of Cardiology)

December 5, 2025

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UBC Medical Students Share Their Research at the World’s Largest Cardiology Conference

Third-year UBC medical student Sohat Sharma and first-year internal medicine resident Dr. Arveen Shokravi recently presented their work at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Madrid — the biggest cardiology meeting in the world. It was a milestone moment for both students, who had the chance to share their research alongside global leaders in cardiovascular medicine.

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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 VMDAS Award Recipients from the Department of Medicine

The UBC Department of Medicine is proud to congratulate five outstanding members who have been recognized with 2025 Vancouver Medical, Dental & Allied Staff (VMDAS) Annual Awards. Their achievements highlight extraordinary leadership, innovation, and service across clinical care, research, and community impact.

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