UBC professor tests software to help cancer patients have the ‘tough conversations’
A UBC study investigating how cancer patients might use an advance care planning software created for seniors has shown promising results and led to improvements in the program.
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BC College of Family Physicians Honours Dr. Marjorie Docherty
Dr. Marjorie Docherty was recently honoured as the inaugural recipient of the BC College of Family (BCCFP) Physicians Coin. The new award created by the BCCFP acknowledges the tremendous work of family physicians across British Columbia. Dr. Docherty is a family physician in Kelowna, Clinical Professor with the UBC Department of Family Medicine, and Clerkship […]
Southern Medical Program Faculty Development
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robyn Hutchings as interim Director, Faculty Development for the Southern Medical Program (SMP) based at the Clinical Academic Campus at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Dr. Hutchings is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and Clinical Instructor with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. […]
Blood donor clinic announced for Jan. 17
The UBC Okanagan Partners for Life team has organized a blood clinic for January 17 in the University Centre Ballroom. The clinics will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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UBC announces $100-million fundraising campaign to help students
UBC Okanagan is embarking on the largest fundraising campaign for students its 12-year history.
Workshops at a glance: November 1, 2017
Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.
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UBC researcher prescribes specific exercise dosage for those with spinal cord injury
International, systematic project reveals recommended dose of weekly exercise for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Excellence in Community Practice Teaching
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Dagg for receiving the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s 2017 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching. Dr. Dagg is a Kamloops psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry. The annual award honours senior clinical faculty members who have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching […]
Southern Medical Program Welcomes Year 4 Leads
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointments of Drs. Graeme McCauley and Gina Polley as Year 4 Preparation for Medical Practice (PMP)/Transition into Professional Practice (TIPP) Co-Leads and Dr. Kirk Lawlor as Year 4 Electives Lead for the Southern Medical Program. Dr. Graeme McCauley is a respirologist and Clinical Assistant Professor with the […]
UBC launches program to advance chronic disease research
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program is launching a new research program aimed at progressing the research front when it comes to the prevention and management of chronic diseases.