Stethoscope Quarterback
One of the first grads from UBC’s SMP, Dr. Jim Huang is now a man for all diseases.
UBC and UCalgary study explores compassion training in health care
Compassion can be taught, but the comprehensiveness of such teaching is currently limited. That’s one of the key findings of Dr. Shane Sinclair, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing and director of the Compassion Research Lab at the University of Calgary, and co-investigator Dr. Amanda Roze des Ordons, Clinical Associate Professor with the Southern Medical Program based at UBC Okanagan.
2021 CaRMS Match Day
Congratulations to the Southern Medical Program Class of 2021 who recently celebrated their CaRMS Match Day! Hear from some our soon-to-be MD graduates on where they’re headed next for residency training.
UBCO professor questions World Health Organization
A UBC researcher is calling out the World Health Organization’s newly introduced activity and sedentary guidelines for people living with disabilities.
Canadian Women Physicians’ Day: Meet Dr. Baikie
Meet Dr. Hilary Baikie, an obstetrician-gynecologist based at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Canadian Women Physicians’ Day: Meet Dr. Larsen
Meet Dr. Carmen Larsen, a family physician and Site Director for Integrated Community Clerkship based at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Province partners with Interior universities for COVID-19 research solutions
The BC Ministry of Health is investing in BC Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities across the province.
SMP Alumni Check-In: Dr. Travis Thompson
Dr. Travis Thompson, SMP Class of 2016 is working primarily as a GP Oncologist in Penticton and family practice locum in the small community of Oliver.
Trail ICC Site Director
Dr. Tara Gill has been appointed the new Site Director for the Trail Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) for the Southern Medical Program (SMP).
New UBC research partnership connects patients with virtual health communities
Researchers with the UBC Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) have teamed up with digital health company Curatio to provide Canadians with virtual health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.