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Southern Medical Program showcases health improvement strategies

Southern Medical Program showcases health improvement strategies

UBCO experts discuss how exercise can help women overcome bladder control issues

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New study says aging well is connected to hearing well

New study says aging well is connected to hearing well

UBCO researcher examines the link between hearing loss and activity levels

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2024 Southern Medical Program Graduation Class

Congratulations to the Southern Medical Program Class of 2024 on your graduation and earning your medical degrees. This year’s graduation class includes 35 new medical doctors educated and trained in the Interior Health region.

Meet our clinical faculty – Dr. Topic

Meet our clinical faculty – Dr. Topic

Meet Dr. Topic, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Chris West appointed Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. Chris West appointed Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. West is an Investigator with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management based at UBC Okanagan and an Associate Professor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences.

SMP student Kara Ruff examines a volunteer patient alongside Dr. Marjorie Docherty, Family Practice Lead for SMP, and SMP classmate Dylan Nemes.

Students gain early patient exposure in family practice clinics

Across the Interior Health region, over 1,600 family physicians and specialists help train medical students in hospitals, community health centres and family practice clinics as part of UBC’s four-year medical undergraduate degree program.

UBCO showcases student health research

UBCO showcases student health research

Over 200 people attended the student-led conference which featured research and public health experiences from 68 students and represented six different faculties at UBC Okanagan.

Virtual rehabilitation provides benefits for stroke recovery

Virtual rehabilitation provides benefits for stroke recovery

New program enhances continuum of care, increases accessibility, quality of life

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The student doctors will see you now

The student doctors will see you now

Southern Medical Program studies for students at UBC Okanagan include invaluable early experience with patients.

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Southern Medical Program student represents UBC at national research competition

Southern Medical Program student represents UBC at national research competition

Southern Medical Program student Kayla Korolek will represent the UBC Faculty of Medicine on the national stage at the Canadian Medical Student Research Competition.