Closing the Distance
Surgeons are saving time, expenses and travel risk for patients by practising telemedicine in remote communities.
Project Supervisors Needed for Southern Medical Program Students
Do you have an interesting activity, research project, or learning opportunity that medical students can support? The Southern Medical Program (SMP) is seeking project supervisors for the Faculty of Medicine’s FLEX (Flexible Enhanced Learning) course. FLEX is designed to foster innovation, creativity, critical thought, and community engagement to help prepare students for their future medical […]
Food recovery project supports rural Kootenay community
Southern Medical Program student helps address food security in Kimberley
New Patient Simulator Boosts Pediatric Care and Training
One of the world’s most advanced neonatal patient simulators has found a home at the Pritchard Simulation Centre at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). SuperTory is a high-fidelity mannequin that fully simulates the breathing, movement, skin colouration, and vital signs of a newborn baby. SuperTory is the first simulator to replicate all stages of respiratory management […]
Food recovery project supports rural Kootenay community
A UBC medical student has helped tackle the problem of food security in a rural BC town.
2018 Southern Medical Program Student Golf Classic
October 21, 2018
SMP Welcomes New Research Faculty
The Southern Medical Program is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Christopher West and Dr. Brodie Sakakibara to the Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP). Dr. West is a translational research scientist and Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences and ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries). Dr. Sakakibara […]
New Clinical Skills Co-Director
The Southern Medical Program (SMP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. LeeAnne Luft as Clinical Skills Co-Director based at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Dr. Luft is an infectious diseases specialist and Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Luft completed her medical degree and internal medicine residency training […]
2018 Southern Medical Program Excellence Awards
Each year, Southern Medical Program (SMP) students recognize a select number of faculty, staff, tutors, and mentors who have made an outstanding impact on their education and training. Over 1,200 SMP faculty and staff support medical education throughout the BC Interior in 30 different communities. Congratulations to the 2018 recipients and thank you for providing […]
Faculty of Medicine Provincial Awards Recognize SMP Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine recognized two Southern Medical Program faculty members for their tremendous contributions to medical education in the BC Interior. The Faculty has awarded Dr. Michael Purdon, Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Family Practice the 2018 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching and Dr. Neil Hanon, Clinical Assistant Professor, […]