Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day.
The UBC Faculty of Medicine is building the healthcare and life sciences workforce of the future, with 5,000+ MD and health professions students, resident doctors and researchers training in urban, rural, remote and Indigenous communities across British Columbia.
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- Family DoctorsThe Faculty of Medicine has the largest family medicine residency program in Canada, with 400+ resident doctors training in urban, rural, remote and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. 95% of UBC MD grads who completed family medicine training at UBC are now practicing in B.C.
- SpecialistsSince 2000, the Faculty of Medicine has trained more than 6,200 resident doctors across 76 specialty and subspecialty programs — including cardiology, neurology, pediatrics and emergency medicine. They practice in urban and rural hospitals from British Columbia’s south coast to the far north and everywhere between.
- MD Undergraduate TrainingAt any given time, the Faculty of Medicine is training over 1,200 MD students in hospitals and clinics across the province. Over the past decade, more than 2,000 UBC MD graduates have gone on to become primary care physicians, specialists, health leaders and more.
- Health ProfessionsThe Faculty of Medicine trains health professionals in a wide range of programs, including physical and occupational therapy, midwifery, genetic counselling, audiology and speech sciences. UBC students in PT and midwifery do their training in every region of British Columbia, with over 95% choosing to practice throughout the province after graduation.
- Indigenous HealthToday, more Indigenous doctors and health professionals are graduating from UBC than ever before, supported by the Indigenous MD Admissions Pathway and other initiatives focused on health equity in education, and responsive and culturally sensitive care for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in British Columbia.
- Research and Innovation TrainingHome to 26 world-class research centres and institutes, the Faculty of Medicine provides training to the next generation of scientists and innovators in a wide array of programs. That’s 500+ graduates per year — many of whom will go on to establish themselves in B.C.’s dynamic biomedical innovation sector and help to power the Canadian economy.
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A day in the life at the Conconi Family BioDevice Foundry
Meet Sofia Graham Arshavsky, BioDevice Innovation Fellow in the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.
At the Conconi Family BioDevice Foundry, the next generation of biomedical engineers and scientists are creating highly innovative biodevices to solve research and clinical problems, under the guidance and mentorship of faculty and staff. From point-of-care diagnostic tools to organ-on-a-chip therapeutic testing, these devices are transforming how we detect, monitor and treat disease.
Follow along as Sofia takes us through a day at the Foundry.
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My journey to medicine
Meet Praneesh, a first-year medical student in UBC’s Vancouver Fraser Medical Program (VFMP) — and learn what inspired him to pursue medicine.
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A day in the life of a postdoctoral fellow
Meet Loay Al-Salehi, postdoctoral fellow in the Orthopaedic and Injury Biomechanics Group. A dedicated mentor to undergraduate and graduate students, he’s passionate about training the next generation of scientists and biomedical engineers.
Follow along as Loay takes us through a day at the School of Biomedical Engineering.
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A shared vision for better health
A unique initiative in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is bringing Indigenous patient partners and UBC experts together to address barriers to eye care.
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Bridging gaps in community health care
UBC medical resident Dr. Willow Thickson is helping to create a safer space for Indigenous patients in B.C.
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A shift in confidence
Pursuing a degree through the Southern Medical Program proved to be good medicine for Tanelle Smith.
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Training more family doctors for B.C.
Meet Dr. Emmanuel Abreu, the lead resident at UBC’s family practice training site at St. Paul’s Hospital for international medical graduates.
The site is a dedicated residency program for doctors who have trained in medical schools outside Canada to train, and ultimately practice, as family doctors in B.C.
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‘Trust is medicine’
In Stellat’en First Nation, UBC medical students are learning what it means to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care — with patients as their teachers.
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Simulation training across B.C.
Together with health partners, UBC Faculty of Medicine students are preparing for real-world clinical practice through 1,800+ simulation training hours across the province each year.
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Expanding health professions programs across B.C.
UBC trains physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and midwives in regions across the province.
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Strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
Learn more about seed2STEM, an innovative UBC summer research program for Indigenous youth in B.C.
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What’s in my bag?
Meet Maya, a fourth-year midwifery student training in Surrey, and find out what she typically brings to postpartum home visits.
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Day in the life of a physical therapy student in the Fraser
From quiet study corners to high-tech plinth labs, the Fraser learning space supports physical therapy students’ active learning.
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What’s in my bag?
Meet Naomi Kaufman, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, and find out her essentials as a pediatric audiologist.
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Medical training across B.C.
Meet Nivan, a fourth-year medical student in UBC’s Southern Medical Program (SMP) — and follow along as he completes his training in communities across B.C.
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Training locally, building research capacity for B.C. and the world
In communities all across B.C., UBC is training the next generation of researchers and clinician-scientists to drive health care innovation.
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The future doctors of Metro Vancouver
Meet just a few of the more than 800 medical students training across Metro Vancouver and discover what they have to say about the benefits of region-wide community-based training
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Expanding patient care through student-led clinics
At a new student-led outpatient rehabilitation clinic, UBC students gain strengths by helping patients build theirs.
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How an innovative, low-cost training tool is delivering better surgical care for women around the world
UBC graduate students and clinical faculty are working together to develop interdisciplinary solutions to global health challenges.
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Bringing an Indigenous perspective to internal medicine
A new residency training pathway at UBC is building capacity to support the diverse needs of Indigenous patients across B.C.
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Northern immersion
More UBC medical students are training — and staying on to practice — in B.C.’s northern rural communities than ever before, thanks to a new undergraduate program
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Resident doctors on the front lines
Every day, more than 1,500 UBC resident doctors hone their clinical skills while delivering specialist care to patients in local hospitals and community clinics across B.C.
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A day in the life of UBC clinical faculty
Meet the doctors and health professionals who are bringing the Faculty of Medicine’s province-wide network of education, training and care to life.
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Life as a UBC physical therapy student in Vancouver
Meet Jason, a first-year Master of Physical Therapy student in Vancouver. From shoulder assessments to poke bowls and studying, follow along as he takes us through a day in the life.
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Life as a UBC physical therapy student in Victoria
Meet Isabelle, a first-year Master of Physical Therapy student in Victoria. From studying to clinical labs and run-ins with classmates, follow along as she takes us through a day in the life.
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A day in the life of a UBC MD student
Meet Coralie, a second-year medical student in the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program.
Follow along as she takes us through a day in her life — from morning prep to case-based learning, lectures, anatomy lab, weight training and everything in between.
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A day in the life of a UBC MD/PhD student
Join Adam to see what a day in the life of an MD/PhD student looks like.
Under the supervision of Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Adam is researching how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation alters brain aging patterns and large-scale neural dynamics in individuals with treatment-resistant depression.
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My journey into medical school
Join Dinithi as she shares her incredible journey to becoming a doctor. As a first-year medical student in UBC’s Southern Medical Program, Dinithi hopes to improve health for everyone while inspiring others to pursue their dreams of becoming a doctor.
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A day in the life of a UBC MD student
Meet Joel, a first-year medical student in UBC’s Northern Medical Program (NMP) – and discover life as an MD in the making.
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Celebrating 20 years of Indigenous excellence in medicine
The UBC Faculty of Medicine celebrated the Indigenous MD Admissions Pathway and Indigenous Family Medicine Residency Program.
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UBC’s seed2STEM honoured with City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award
UBC’s seed2STEM summer research program for Indigenous high school students has been awarded the City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award for 2025.
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UBC researcher looks at the effect of leaving home to give birth
A UBC researcher is looking at how the lack of health-care resources for pregnant women living in the Northwest Territories influences their delivery and overall wellbeing.
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Facilitating rural and northern youth to engage in regular physical activity
Dr. Taru Manyanga and his research team are putting young people’s voices at the centre of the conversation.
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Community-partnered research drives local impact
UBC Medicine learners, faculty and staff are partnering with B.C. communities to address crucial societal challenges, thanks to funding through the Community-University Engagement Support Fund.
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From medical school to medical leadership
UBC Southern Medical Program student-led research addresses gaps in primary care for rural cancer survivors.
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Inspiring rural B.C. high school students to pursue healthcare careers
As part of the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow, UBC learners travelled across rural B.C. to showcase careers in healthcare to the next generation.
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Crossing the threshold
In a ceremony filled with culture and tradition, eight Indigenous medical students and two Indigenous midwifery students graduated from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
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UBC expands two health profession programs to Vancouver Island
Students can now study physical therapy and speech-language pathology in Victoria.
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UBC welcomes 186 new family medicine resident doctors
Resident doctors started training in summer 2023 in communities across B.C.
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Graduating more midwives for B.C.
UBC’s midwifery program is set to expand by more than seventy per cent, increasing access to midwifery care across the province.
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UBC welcomes health profession students to new training facility in Surrey
More students will have the opportunity to train in the Fraser region thanks to a new UBC Faculty of Medicine education facility in Surrey.
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Clerkship in the Comox Valley
A new Integrated Community Clerkship in Comox Valley is opening more opportunities to train in rural communities.
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BC Rural Health Awards honour UBC Medicine community members
The awards honour clinical faculty and resident doctors who are dedicated to caring for people in rural communities.
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UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector.
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UBC enhances training for medical students in the Fraser
More training time in the Fraser will enrich student experiences and deepen connections to communities.
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Faculty of Medicine launches new admissions pathway for Black medical students
The new Black Student MD Admissions Pathway will help address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in B.C.
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Virtual care on the front lines
How Real-Time Virtual Support is helping to save lives and transform healthcare for remote, rural and Indigenous communities across B.C.
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Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
Dr. Christopher West and his team explore technologies to help people with spinal cord injury.
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UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern B.C.
Learn how training students in the region improves culturally safe care, accessibility and community inclusion
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UBC launches new rural family medicine residency program
The Rural Immersion program launches more training opportunities for family medicine resident doctors across northern B.C.