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.

Upcoming Programs

This workshop offers students the chance to hear firsthand about the challenges of living with serious mental Health and to explore the…

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Latest News

Last Call: Submit your Abstract by April 15th
Mar 23, 2025

Last Call: Submit your Abstract by April 15th

Join us in Vancouver for the 3rd international conference on, 'Where's the patient's voice in health professional education?' November, 12-15th, 2025! The…

2024 Kerston Award Recipients Announced: Vikram Bubber & John Dub
Mar 23, 2025

2024 Kerston Award Recipients Announced: Vikram Bubber & John Dub

The UBC Health Awards Committee has announced the recipients of the 2024 R. Paul Kerston award for outstanding community educators who…

5 New Members: UBC Health Patient & Community Advisory Commitee (PAC)
Mar 23, 2025

5 New Members: UBC Health Patient & Community Advisory Commitee (PAC)

We are pleased to welcome five new members to the UBC Health Patient & Community Advisory Committee. Patience Magagula, Savanah…

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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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