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New technology may lead to improved health and weight management

UBCO researchers look at feasibility of home testing device for resting metabolic rate

May 1, 2025

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:


February 28, 2025

New FoS and FLEX Site Director

Dr. Battsetseg (Tseegii) Batchuluun has been appointed the new Foundations of Scholarship (FoS) and Flexible and Enhanced Learning (FLEX) Site Director for the Southern Medical Program.


December 20, 2024

Southern Medical Program hosts diabetes awareness event for the community

The SMP recently launched a community-engaged learning initiative to help students gain real-world learning experiences. The first event, held in November, featured a Diabetes Awareness outreach activity in partnership with the UBC Small Steps for Big Changes program and the Orchard Park Shopping Centre.


December 16, 2024

Take small steps, make big changes for your health

The UBC Southern Medical Program hosts diabetes awareness event at Orchard Park Mall

November 12, 2024

Heart-healthy strategies focus of MEDTalks at Kelowna General Hospital

Learn cardiovascular risk factors and the benefits of exercising and rehabilitation from local medical experts at MEDTalks: Healthy Hearts–Risks and Prevention on November 4 at Kelowna General Hospital.

October 28, 2024