SMP News

New FoS and FLEX Site Director

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.

Southern Medical Program hosts diabetes awareness event for the community

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.

Take small steps, make big changes for your health

Take small steps, make big changes for your health

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

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Heart-healthy strategies focus of MEDTalks at Kelowna General Hospital

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.

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Student Research in Action: Soren Meeuwisse

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. 

UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics

UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics

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

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Back to School

Back to School

The Southern Medical Program is thrilled to welcome its largest class ever of 40 new students in addition to our returning students for a new academic year. Meet some of our new and returning SMP students.

Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success

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New Assistant Professor of Teaching: Dr. Batchuluun

New Assistant Professor of Teaching: Dr. Batchuluun

The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Battsetseg (Tseegii) Batchuluun as the new Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) for the Southern Medical Program, effective September 1, 2024.

Welcome Dr. Ryan Hoiland

Dr. Ryan Hoiland has been appointed Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences (CPS) and Investigator with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) effective July 1, 2024.