SMP Student Welcome Reception
The second cohort of SMP students was officially welcomed by the local medical community at the first ever SMP Student Welcome Reception. Over 150 students, faculty, staff, alumni and program partners attended the event held at the scenic Volcanic Hills Winery this past February. The annual event is aimed at providing a warm welcome to […]
SIDIT funds bursaries for SMP students
The Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) has provided a grant of $75,000 over three years to fund educational support for SMP students. The contribution will be matched by an anonymous funder, activating a total of $150,000 in bursary support for SMP students. SIDIT’s primary focus is to support economic development projects that will have […]
Clinical Skills Boot Camp
20 third-year UBC med students are currently completing rotations in Kelowna, Kamloops, Trail, and Vernon. In early February, all of them were brought to the Clinical Academic Campus in Kelowna for the ‘Year 3 Clerkship Boot Camp.’ Working in teams, students were able to connect with their peers and participate in a full day of […]
Medical Teaching Unit at KGH
Education teams focus on problem solving and patient care.
Meet our clinical faculty
More than 700 physicians across the BC Interior are involved with teaching medical student and residents with the UBC Faculty of Medicine. To learn about how to get involved, visit the Faculty Recruitment section of our website (smp.med.ubc.ca). Dr. Trent Smith, Pediatrician – Kamloops Dr. Trent Smith was involved in teaching at Royal Inland Hospital […]
Interprofessional student group focuses on community health
Medical and nursing students collaborate to provide health action teams
Family physicians bring the classroom to the clinics
Students learn in doctor offices throughout Central and North Okanagan
Outstanding Future UBC Alumnus trains with the SMP
Award recipient gains great experience training in the Interior.
Volunteer Patient Stories
Helping to educate future doctors…
SMP students hit the links in support of Kelowna Hospital Auxiliary
Event raised $1,000 in support of the Auxiliary.