AI is helping identify heart health risks for people with breast cancer
UBC Okanagan researchers, working with scientists at BC Cancer – […]
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Dr. Aleks Tkach jointly-appointed as new Clinical Scientific Director
The Southern Medical Program (SMP) based at UBC Okanagan and Interior Health (IH) are pleased to announce Dr. Aleks Tkach as the new Clinical Scientific Director, Research.
Obesity research is on the increase, but UBCO study reveals surprising find
Study of energy expenditure and dietary intake reveals clinical animal research outpaces studies on humans
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Dr. Emily Stewart appointed Year 1 & 2 Site Director
Dr. Emily Stewart as the new Year 1 & 2 Site Director for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Stewart is a Kelowna-based emergency physician and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine.
New Southern Medical Program Portfolio Lead
Dr. Battsetseg (Tseegii) Batchuluun has been appointed the new Portfolio Lead for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Batchuluun will continue to serve in her other SMP roles as Assistant Professor of Teaching and the Foundations of Scholarship and Flexible and Enhanced Learning Site Director.
UBC health experts take on the stroke recovery research gap
Upcoming MEDTalks examines why women face worse outcomes after stroke
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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