Southern Medical Program student named Vanier Canada Scholar
Sandy Wright’s concussion research results in prestigious recognition
Southern Medical Program student named Vanier Canada Scholar
Sandy Wright’s concussion research results in prestigious recognition.
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Gaining insight into small town, family medicine
Rural Family Medicine Clerkship – Qualicum
Mini-Med lecture series has focus on technology, health innovation
UBC Okanagan offers opportunities to learn about medical discoveries
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New Director and New Space for Vernon ICC program
Dr. Carmen Larsen, Family Physician and Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice is the new Site Director for the Vernon Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) program. For the past five years, Dr. Larsen has been in practice working in urgent care, corrections, and completing numerous locums in family practice clinics in and around […]
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 program aims to improve seniors’ fitness
Walk n’ Talk for Your Life is a collaborative, community health research study designed to increase socialization and healthy lifestyles among seniors.
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