Recent News & Updates
New Publication: Guiding Principles for Patient and Public Engagement
We recently published a set of guiding principles for patient engagement in health professional education. The principles were co-created with…
Conference: International Congress on Academic Medicine
In April, we gave several presentations and workshops at the International Congress on Academic Medicine in Vancouver. The conference brought…
Kerston Community Educator Award Announced: Karen Firus and Eve Sheftel!
The UBC Health Awards Committee has announced the recipients of the 2023 R. Paul Kerston award for outstanding community educators who…
Workshop: Mental Wellness Mental Health Way of Life
In partnership with the Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society, the Patient and Community Voices Workshop series presented Mental…
Annual Symposia: Learning from Health Mentors in-person and virtually
In-person Health Mentors Program The UBC Interprofessional Health Mentors Program (HMP) held its 13th Annual Health Mentors Symposium on April…
Research Project: Virtual Clinical Education Informed by Patient Experiences
On 11 March, patient partners, including nine health mentors, attended a celebration to mark the completion of the Virtual Clinical…
Latest Projects: Health Mentors Teach Pharmacy Students about HIV
Earlier this month, Health Mentors, Darren, Al, and John were invited to share their patient journey with 3rd year pharmacy students…
New PCPE Community Engagement Coordinator: Mandy Young
We are pleased to announce that Mandy Young, a long-time Health Mentor, workshop facilitator and UBC Health Patient & Community Advisory…
Celebrating 10 Years: Patient & Community Voices at UBC Newsletter!
In this 10th Anniversary issue we celebrate and reflect on the past, present and future of the Patient & Community Voices…
Podcast: What is an authentic life?
Mandy Young, a UBC Health Mentor and UBC Health Patient & Community Advisory Committee member, is chair of the board for a…
