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Registration Open! 2025–2026 UBC Health Mentors Program: Interprofessional Learning Rooted in Real Life
The UBC Health Mentors Program invites students to learn directly from individuals living with chronic health conditions or their caregivers…

Patient & Community Voices Workshops for UBC students: Fall Program
UBC students in human and health services programs are invited to register for upcoming Patient & Community Voices (PCV) workshops, each…

Brain Project Kicks Off Next Phase
On June 25, participants in the Building Resources and Accessibility in Neurology (BRAIN) for Practical Learning project came together at UBC for…

Welcome: Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy Appointed Vice-President, Health and Dean, Faculty of Medicine
We are pleased to introduce Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy who was appointed as the Dean of the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President,…

2024-25 Annual Report: Supporting Patient Involvement at UBC
Over the past academic year, 2,700+ students across 4 faculties had enriched learning opportunities with patients recruited by Patient & Community Partnership for Education. Additionally,…

Health Mentors: A Year of New Growth & Connections
As we begin planning for Health Mentors Cohort 15, we reflect on the powerful stories, meaningful insights, and a deeper understanding…

UBC Health Awards: Vikram Bubber & John Dub Receive Kerston Award!
On June 9th, Health Mentors Vikram Bubber and John Dub were presented with the 2024 R. Paul Kerston Community Educator…

Register Now: Early Bird Registration Ends June 30th!
Early Bird registration for the 3rd international conference on ‘Where’s the Patient’s Voice in Health Professional Education?’ ends June 30th.…

Spotlight on Success: Patient Partners Help Shape Future Occupational Therapists!
Earlier this year, the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OT) piloted an innovative project to bring patient voices…