A new challenge halfway around the world
Dr. Olusegun Oyedele
Welcome to Dr. Smart, Year 4 Electives Lead
Dr. Katharine Smart, a Kelowna-based pediatrician has joined the SMP as our new Year 4 Lead. Dr. Smart completed her medical degree at UBC followed by her pediatrics residency with the University of Calgary at Alberta Children’s Hospital. She completed fellowships in both Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Trauma and also holds a Diploma of […]
Renowned Canadian artist’s work donated to UBC Okanagan
A treasure of Canadian art was recently acquired by UBC Okanagan’s campus for inclusion in their Public Art Collection. The Tree of Life by renowned Canadian artist Jack Shadbolt (1909-1998) was donated as a gift to the campus from UBC alumnus Dr. Luigi Rossi of Smithers, BC and his family. Originally born in England, Shadbolt […]
Rural Family Practice Clerkship Experience: Port McNeil
Alexandra Bond, SMP 2015
Rural Family Practice Clerkship Experience: Creston
Jordan Nostedt, SMP 2015 I really enjoyed my rural rotation in Creston. Not only was the medical community great, there was plenty to do outside the hospital and clinic as well. Early on in the rotation there was a BBQ at one of the local doctor’s home that made me feel very welcomed right from […]
Student project raises First Nations health awareness
Third-year student Laura MacKinnon developed a good grasp of First Nations health growing up in the Northwest Territories. As part of her studies with the SMP, she saw a chance to create a partnership with a local First Nations organization and raise awareness amongst her fellow classmates. Partnering with representatives from the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society […]
Rolling up their sleeves for the Interior Drive For Life
SMP second-year students and staff joined the UBCO Partners for Life Team for the Canadian Blood Services’ 16th annual Interior Drive For Life: Kelowna vs. Prince George Challenge. The challenge runs from Sept 5 to Oct 31, 2013. The Kelowna Blood Donor Clinic is seeking out first-time donors and calling on area residents to make […]
Meet Our Faculty
More than 700 physicians across the BC Interior are involved with teaching medical students and residents with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. To learn more about how to get involved, visit the Faculty Recruitment section. Dr. Tara Gill, Emergency Physician – Trail Dr. Gill is an emergency physician and rotation lead for […]
Flu vaccination clinics Nov. 4 and 7
Protect yourself with a flu shot.
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