Evolution of Thoracic Surgery in Canada
Dr. Bill Nelems, UBC Professor Emeritus has co-authored a new book titled Evolution of Thoracic Surgery in Canada. The book provides an in-depth look at Canada’s contribution to innovation, knowledge gains, and new standards for today’s field of thoracic surgery. Dr. Nelems is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon based in Kelowna and actively involved in teaching […]
MedEd in BC Interior Photo Contest
Since the official launch of the SMP in September 2011, our program has experienced exponential growth. More than 900 health professionals across the Interior involved with teaching UBC medical students and residents. 128 students now enrolled with the SMP with our inaugural class graduating next spring. Over 50 education leads and admin staff helping deliver […]
Road to Professorship: Dr. Connie Hull
The UBC Faculty of Medicine is celebrating ten years of distributed medical education across the province of BC. In recognition of this milestone, we take a look back at some of the key people and stories involved in the development of the Southern Medical Program (SMP) leading up to the graduation of our inaugural class. […]
Excellence in Community Practice Teaching: Dr. Scot Mountain
Dr. Scot Mountain has been recognized with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Award for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching. The award acknowledges faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional teaching skills while making an educational impact in their community. Dr. Mountain is an Internist and Intensivist, Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Kootenay Boundary […]
Walk n’ Talk for Your Life Teams Up with Global Fitness
Recruiting study participants
What’s new at the Southern Medical Program for 2014-2015
Trail Integrated Community Clerkship program expands
Dr. Cheryl Holmes recognized by the University of Illinois “Best Thesis” Award
Dr. Cheryl Holmes is the recent recipient of the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago, Masters of Health Professions Education 2014 “Best Thesis” Award. Her thesis entitled Harnessing the Hidden Curriculum in Clinical Clerkship: A Four-Step Reflective Competency Approach was informed and inspired by her role as Site Director for Kelowna with the Southern Medical […]
The Efficacy of Methadone in Managing Cancer Pain
Summer Student Research Project
SMP Student Golf Tournament – Sept 21, 2014
Join the SMP Students for the 3rd annual Southern Medical Program Student Golf Tournament at Sunset Ranch – Sunday, September 21, 2014. Message from Alistair Hart and Drew Phillips, Class of SMP 2017: We would like to formally invite you to the 3rd annual Southern Medical Program Student Golf Tournament. After another great tournament last […]
Opening new doors and local opportunities for resident physicians in BC’s Interior
New residency training sites announced in Kamloops, Kelowna, and Sunshine Coast.