A meeting of experts

Patient and Community Teachers at the Centre of Health Professional Education

Patients' Voices

Patients' Voices


Giving patient voices a place in health professional education.

Building Connections

Building Connections


Connecting faculty with opportunities to engage students in patient centered learning.

Understanding Patients

Understanding Patients


Helping healthcare students understand patient experiences.

Latest News

Patient & Community Voices: Caregivers Workshop
Dec 19, 2024

Patient & Community Voices: Caregivers Workshop

On November 28th, A Caregiver’s Journey: Heartbreak and Love was held at Vancouver General Hospital. An interprofessional group of students joined the workshop…

Health Mentors Program Launched for Physiotherapy Students in Lausanne, Switzerland!
Dec 19, 2024

Health Mentors Program Launched for Physiotherapy Students in Lausanne, Switzerland!

In 2024, the School of Health Sciences (HESAV), HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (UAS), in Lausanne has…

Putting Patients First 2024
Dec 18, 2024

Putting Patients First 2024

On November 14th, Cathy Kline, Darren Lauscher, Kent Loftsgard, Teo Quay, and Mandy Young presented a poster at the Putting Patients…

Testimonials

Reports & Publications

Program Report The Living Library

A growing collection of videos featuring the stories and experiences of real patients and caregivers.

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Program Report Supporting Learning from Patients

A hub for bringing diverse patient and community perspectives into teaching and learning at UBC.

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Program Report Health Mentors Program

Patients or their caregivers mentor teams students about their lived experience of chronic illness and the health system.

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Program Report Patient & Community Voices

Since 2008, Patient & Community Voices Workshops have been delivered in collaboration with our community partners.

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Program Report Research & Development

A report of our latest research and development projects on social accountability in medical education, ableism in health…

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Ways to Get Involved

Whether you are a UBC health and human services student, a faculty member, a patient, or a community member - there are many ways for you to become involved.

*The term patient is overarching and is inclusive of individuals with personal experience of a health issue and informal caregivers, including family and friends.

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