Portfolio Site Lead: Dr. Mike Bergunder
Dr. Mike Bergunder has been appointed Portfolio Site Lead for the Southern Medical Program. Dr. Bergunder is a Kelowna-based emergency physician and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice.
Foundations of Scholarship (FoS) and Flexible and Enhanced Learning (FLEX) Site Director
Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi has been appointed the Foundations of Scholarship (FoS) and Flexible and Enhanced Learning (FLEX) Site Director for the Southern Medical Program.
Optimizing patient care for children and youth with diabetes in BC interior
UBC and Interior Health partner on new clinical research study
Dire challenges facing Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19
UBCO professor calls for better individual support and funding for health services
UBC medical student pitches in during devastating flood
UBC Southern Medical Program student Brayden Fishbook was en route to Chilliwack for a family practice elective when he found himself stranded due to the province’s catastrophic atmospheric river event.
2021 Michal Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar: Dr. Christine Voss
Dr. Christine Voss has received a 2021 Scholar Award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) in partnership with Interior Health (IH) and the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM).
Back to School
The Southern Medical Program is excited to officially welcome the Class of 2025 to the Okanagan and our current students back to school for the fall semester. Check out some Q&As with our new and returning students.
Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson’s disease
UBCO study determines timely and accurate tremor data can improve virtual appointments
2021 Reichwald Award Recipients
The annual Reichwald Family Foundation Southern Medical Program (SMP) awards are provided to two second-year medical students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community service. Congratulations to this year’s recipients Marisa Levesque and Hannah Young.
2021 Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards
Southern Medical Program (SMP) faculty and staff from across the Interior Health region have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to medical education. The nomination and selection process for the annual awards program is completed solely by SMP students. Congratulations to our 2021 honourees.