2020 Indigenous MD Pre-Admissions Workshop
The Southern Medical Program hosted the 17th annual Indigenous Pre-Admissions Workshop virtually this past July. With public health measures still in place, organizers revamped their format to offer the programming remotely.
Student Research: Streamlining Breast Health Care in Kamloops
Southern Medical Program student researcher Katilin Toplak examines the streamlining of care for breast health patients at the Rae Fawcett Breast Health Centre in Kamloops.
UBC Gift Supports Southern Medical Program Students
A new endowment fund for Southern Medical Program (SMP) students has been established with the generous support of a retired local family physician. Dr. Douglas Pollock, who practiced medicine in Kelowna for 43 years, has provided a substantial gift to UBC to provide annual bursaries for medical students based at UBC Okanagan.
Study examines the benefits of virtual stroke rehabilitation programs
While virtual medical and rehabilitation appointments seemed novel when COVID-19 first appeared, they now seem to be part of the new norm and might be paving the way to the future.
Meet the Southern Medical Program Class of 2024
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to welcome our newest students from the SMP Class of 2024. Meet some of our Year 1 students as they begin their studies in the Okanagan.
Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health
The Digital Technology Supercluster recently announced their co-investment of $1.4M in a new $1.8M project that will help keep patients healthy, connected and supported at home.
Dr. Jeremy Dick – SMP Class of 2020
Throughout his training with the Southern Medical Program, Dr. Jeremy Dick experienced the impact and transformative nature of the relationship between physicians and patients.
Dr. Alysson Hamilton – SMP Class of 2020
Dr. Alysson Hamilton always knew she wanted become a family doctor, but her career aspirations first took a backseat to podium dreams on the international cross-country ski circuit.
2020 Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards
Each year, Southern Medical Program (SMP) students from across the Interior Health region highlight individual faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to their education. The 2020 SMP Excellence Award recipients are recognized for their dedication and outstanding support for students across all four years and the SMP’s distributed education sites.
Southern Medical Program Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Southern Medical Program (SMP) Class of 2020 on graduating from medical school and earning their medical degrees. Our new graduates now head off across BC and Canada to pursue their passions and future career paths as family physicians and specialists.