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:
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
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
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
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
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.