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Congratulations to the UBC Department of Medicine recipients of the 2022 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards
October 3, 2022Each year, the UBC Faculty of Medicine recognizes outstanding faculty and staff who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone through innovative research, teaching excellence, and service to the University. Read More >


For Review: Draft UBC Department of Medicine Strategic Plan
October 3, 2022In March of 2022, the UBC Department of Medicine began the development of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to help shape our future direction for the next five years. After several months of engagement with a broad range of stakeholders (via surveys, town halls, interviews, focus groups, and general feedback) we are pleased to present our draft strategic […] Read More >


Dr. Breay Paty (division of endocrinology) receives the 2022 CSEM Dr. Harvey Guyda Educator of the Year Award
September 29, 2022 Read More >


UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo

The annual UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo was founded in 2011 and is a collaboration between the Department of Medicine Research Office and the UBC Experimental Medicine Program.

The UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo features keynote speakers from the Department of Medicine who are the driving forces behind topical issues garnering considerable public attention. Each year, we invite an external faculty member to share with us their research work, and insights that have a significant impact on our lives. You will also hear about the latest developments in the UBC Experimental Medicine Program and have an opportunity to see the outstanding research work of our trainees.

Click on the links to see previous Expo programs: 2017/2018/2019/2021/2022/2023