Dr. Mike Bergunder appointed Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
MD Undergraduate Program (MDUP) Student Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mike Bergunder to the role of Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Southern Medical Program (SMP) for a three-year term.
Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight
UBC Okanagan research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity
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Back to School 2025
We are excited to welcome back our Southern Medical Program students for the fall term. Meet some of our students as the gear up another year of medical school.
New Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Site Director, Vernon
Dr. Hannah Gibson has been appointed the new Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Site Director, Ver.non for the Southern Medical Program (SMP), effective immediately. Dr. Gibson is a family physician and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice
Dr. Gregory Costello appointed new Clinical Skills, Site Director
Dr. Gregory Costello has been appointed the new Clinical Skills, Site Director for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Costello is a family physician, Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Family Practice, and SMP alumnus (Class of 2016).
New Clinical Education Leader, Indigenous Health
Dr. Mike Bergunder has been appointed the new Clinical Education Leader, Indigenous Health for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Bergunder is a Kelowna-based emergency physician and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine. He also currently serves as the Year 1 and 2 Site Director and Portfolio Site Lead for the SMP.
New ICC Site Director, East Kootenays
Dr. Craig Lynch has been appointed the new Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Site Director, East Kootenays for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Lynch is a family physician based in Cranbrook and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice.
Beyond the diagnosis: Supporting parents of children with heart conditions
A new UBC study that looked at parents of children […]
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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, […]