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Health systems: Advocating for positive change in health

The systems perspective informs and is informed by our work in interprofessional and collaborative health education as well as interdisciplinary research. The related objectives articulated in the new UBC Health strategic plan, Better Health Together, build on strong relationships and...

Health Systems

Deanna Bracewell joins UBC Health as Curriculum Manager

UBC Health is pleased to welcome Deanna Bracewell as the new Curriculum Manager at UBC Health on May 3. A kinesiologist by training, Deanna has a background in curriculum design and clinical experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. Most recently, Deanna worked on curricular renewal with the Food...

Collaborative Health Education

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Celebrating 10 years of health mentors at UBC Health

The UBC Interprofessional Health Mentors Program has reached a milestone, as 2021 marks 10 years of the program’s success in providing students with opportunities to learn from patient educators. The Health Mentors program is a unique nine-month educational experience where teams of students from...

Collaborative Health Education

Substance use and addiction training a priority for student learning

As we reflect on the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that British Columbia is in the middle of another public health emergency. Five years ago, on April 14, 2016, BC declared a public health emergency in response to rising overdose deaths. The dual public health...

Collaborative Health Education

Students recognized for academic excellence and health field contributions

They may be in different health programs with varying perspectives and experiences, but what six UBC students have in common is their demonstrated leadership in advancing health. And UBC Health is recognizing their achievements. Each year, UBC Health offers scholarships to celebrate the academic...

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Mentorship enables students to reach their full potential

Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose understands the importance of mentorship for students. When she was a graduate student at UBC, she gained valuable learning experiences from being mentored. Now as a faculty member for more than 14 years, she has been giving back to the academic community through mentorship...

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Ongoing engagement through disaggregated data dialogue series

On February 24, UBC Health convened more than 50 researchers and other colleagues from the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses as well as community members for a focused discussion about the collection and use of disaggregated data. This session was Part II in the UBC Health Disaggregated Data Dialogue...

Dr. Ray Markham appointed Special Advisor to the Vice-President, Health on Health Systems

The Office of the Vice-President, Health welcomes Dr. Ray Markham as the Special Advisor to the Vice-President, Health on Health Systems. Dr. Markham is Executive Director of the Rural Coordination Centre of BC and a clinical professor in the UBC Department of Family Practice in the Faculty of...

Six faculty teams awarded funding for innovative health research

From robotics, nanotechnology, and virtual reality to parenting approaches and implications of COVID-19 for social support and policy planning—UBC researchers are leading the way to better health. With the inaugural competition of its new Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards, UBC...

Student learning enhanced by community educator

Living with a family member who has a chronic condition can be challenging, but Mandy Young uses her experience to shape the way health students think and work. Her contribution to student learning at UBC has earned her the 2020 R. Paul Kerston Community Educator Award from UBC Health. Mandy’s nine...

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