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2024-25 Annual Report: Supporting Patient Involvement at UBC
Aug 04, 2025

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
Aug 04, 2025

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!
Jul 08, 2025

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!
Jul 08, 2025

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!
Jul 08, 2025

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…

Our Care: National Survey 2025
Jul 08, 2025

Our Care: National Survey 2025

The OurCare project is conducting a new research survey, in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association, to hear from people…

Registration Open! 3rd International Conference on 'Where's the patient's voice in health professional education?'
May 30, 2025

Registration Open! 3rd International Conference on ‘Where’s the patient’s voice in health professional education?’

Registration is now open! Join delegates from around the world for the 3rd international conference on, ‘Where’s the patient’s voice in…

UBC Faculty Career Opportunity: Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships
May 30, 2025

UBC Faculty Career Opportunity: Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships

Applications are now open for the position of Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships at UBC. This part-time honorific position for…

Workshop: Dietetic Students Explore Real-World Advocacy in Practice
May 30, 2025

Workshop: Dietetic Students Explore Real-World Advocacy in Practice

On Thursday, May 22, 46 students in Dietetics Practice Education Placement II/III (FNH 481/HUNU 582A) participated in a powerful and thought-provoking workshop titled “Health…

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