Dr. Olusegun (Segun) Oyedele reappointed Assistant Dean, Southern Medical Program
Dr. Olusegun (Segun) Oyedele has been reappointed Assistant Dean, Southern Medical Program (SMP) for a three-year term effective July 16, 2026.
UBC launches training opportunity for medical students in East Kootenays
Four UBC medical students are now calling the East Kootenays […]
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Inspiring future rural healthcare professionals
From May 4 to 8, 2026, the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow rolled into the communities of Logan Lake, Salmon Arm, and Vernon to showcase health professions to rural elementary and high school students.
Nursing graduand finds a calling in the care that carried him through cancer
When Aiden Borne crosses the stage at UBC Okanagan’s spring […]
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Forget the fads, hear what the science is saying about blood sugar
What: MEDTalks: Diet and exercise in the management of blood […]
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Dr. Matthew Petrie appointed Regional Associate Dean pro tem, Interior
Dr. Matthew Petrie has been appointed Regional Associate Dean pro tem, Interior, effective May 25, 2026 to May 24, 2027. Dr. Petrie is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and an emergency physician based at Kelowna General Hospital.
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.