UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference
The 10th annual UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference will be held on campus on Saturday March 11, 2023.
The UBC Okanagan Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference (ISHC) brings together students from across UBC Okanagan to showcase their health science research and public health experiences at an engaging presentation event. Student researchers, including graduate students, are invited to submit abstracts for poster or oral presentations, and exemplary presentations are given recognition at the end of the conference. Other students can support the conference as volunteers.
Students may present in one of three formats:
- 10 minute oral presentation: Competitive selection, limited spots available. Present your slides to all conference attendees with a 10 minute presentation.
- 5 minute oral presentation: Present your slides to an adjudicator and attendees with a 5 minute presentation. Concurrent sessions.
- 5 minute poster presentation: Present your poster to an adjudicator and attendees with a 5 minute presentation. Concurrent sessions.
Overall Schedule:
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Registration
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Opening and keynote
10:00 am- 12:00 pm: 5-minute oral presentations and poster presentations
12:00 pm- 12:30 pm: Lunch break
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm: 10-minute oral presentations
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Awards and closing
Keynote Presentation: Lost in (Knowledge) Translation: The ins and outs of research and knowledge exchange
Jason Curran, Manager, Rural Research & Physician Engagement
Interior Health (Research Department) | Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc)
DOWNLOAD THE 2023 ISHC PROGRAM
Questions? Contact Diane Oorebeek at smp.research@ubc.ca.