From medical school to medical leadership
Family doctors are being asked to take the lead in survivorship care—but many lack the support, tools or protocols to do so effectively.
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2025 Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards
The Southern Medical Program (SMP) Excellence Awards acknowledge faculty and staff for exceptional contributions to the medical education of SMP students. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients. Thank you for your commitment to medical education and for supporting students throughout the Interior Health region. Year 1 Southern Medical Program Excellence Award Dr. Carmen Castellanos, Adjunct Professor, […]
UBCO health researchers want stroke patients to tune in
Clinical telerehabilitation can help people improve their stroke recovery
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Inspiring future rural healthcare professionals in the BC Interior
The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow hit the road in early May to present to high school students in Salmo, Creston, and Lumby. As part of the annual initiative, a group of nine healthcare students delivered hands-on, interactive experiences to rural high schools. The ultimate goals of the project are to raise awareness about the diverse range of careers available and help inspire future healthcare professionals.
Southern Medical Program Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Southern Medical Program Class of 2025 on earning your medical degrees. This year’s graduation class includes 31 new medical doctors educated and trained in the Interior Health region.
New Clerkship Site Co-Director, Royal Inland Hospital
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandi Read as the new Clerkship Site Co-Director, Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Read is an emergency medicine physician and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine.
New technology may lead to improved health and weight management
UBCO researchers look at feasibility of home testing device for resting metabolic rate
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Community-Focused Learning: Special Olympics BC Healthy Athletes
Recently, SMP students partnered with the Special Olympics BC Healthy Athletes program to assist with health screenings at a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Day in Kelowna. We recently caught up with second-year student Danielle Macdonald, who shared more about her experience: