News

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

Student Research in Action: Soren Meeuwisse

Southern Medical Program student Soren Meeuwisse recently had her scoping review Water fetching and musculoskeletal health across the life-course in Sub-Saharan Africa published in the PLOS Global Public Health Journal. 


October 21, 2024

UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics

Opponents attack research validity, while others decry a delay in scientific discovery

September 26, 2024