Recent News & Updates
Appointment: Dr. Maria Hubinette as Inaugural Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maria Hubinette as the inaugural Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships at UBC for…
New Publication: When I say…the patient voice
Angela Towle, Carolyn Canfield, and Darren Lauscher are co-authors of a new publication with our colleague in Australia, Jill Thistlethwaite.…
UBC Health Awards: Jory Mitchell receives Kerston Community Educator Award
On March 27th, Jory Mitchell was presented with the R. Paul Kerston Community Educator Award for patient and community educators who have made…
Health Mentors Program: Goes to Brazil!
Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health in Salvador, Brazil is building a Health Mentors program based on UBC’s model. Following a…
Patient Advisors Added to UBC Health Committees
In 2023 we will have new patient and community partners serving on committees across UBC Health.Sue Macdonald will join Darren Lauscher…
Last Call: 2022 Kerston Community Educator Award November 10th!
Get your nominations in! UBC Health invites nominations for the 2022 Kerston Community Educator Award for patient/community educators who have expanded student learning beyond…
The Good Doctor: Patient partner helps new medical students explore what it means to be a good doctor
On August 23rd, Carolyn Canfield, an independent citizen-patient, led a session with Dr. Cheryl Holmes for UBC’s incoming medical class of 2026.…
Patient & Community Voices at IACFS/ME’s 15th Medical and Scientific Conference
On July 30th, Cathy Kline and Gloria Gray presented at the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME) virtual…
Living Library: New Videos and Facilitator Guide Available
We have added three new videos to the Living Library, bringing the number of videos about patient voices to 23.…
UBC Health Awards: Anja Lanz, Lelainia Lloyd, & Bruce Raber Receive Kerston Award
On May 31st, Anja Lanz, Lelainia Lloyd, and Bruce Raber were presented with the R. Paul Kerston Community Educator Award for patient…
