May 2024 Cedar Award: Lindsay Gowland
Lindsay Gowland, is a standout manager known for unparalleled responsiveness and proactive leadership. She consistently ensures seamless operational flow of the department’s Enhanced Skills Program and has an astute awareness of areas that need attention. With her reputation for being dedicated, inspiring and making things happen, Lindsay is the worthy recipient of the May Cedar Award.
Senior Program Assistant, SPH CMG Site and PHPM-FP Program
This position supports the Family Practice Postgraduate Program (FPPG) at the St. Paul’s Hospital CMG (SPH CMG) Site and the Integrated Public Health and Preventive Medicine – Family Practice (PHPM-FM) Program. The incumbent is responsible for core operational functions of the FPPG and integrated PHPM-FM programs at the site. They will coordinate the resident academic […]
Using The Virtual Brain to Trace Trajectories of Brain Health in Ageing Summary
Event Details Lecture Title: Using The Virtual Brain to Trace Trajectories of Brain Health in Ageing Summary: We introduced The Virtual Brain (TVB) to the neuroscience community a decade ago. It was the first platform for creating large-scale simulations of human brain networks and has continued to evolve as a community project, extending to multiple basic and clinical applications and extensions […]
December Cedar Award: Dr. Marlowe Haskins
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Marlowe Haskins on receiving the December Cedar Award. Marlowe is a long-standing family doctor, and is the rural director for the Postgraduate Program. He was nominated by Larissa McLean. From Larissa: Marlowe is a dedicated and enthusiastic preceptor in his community. He provides excellent guidance to all family practice […]
Dr. Joshua Greggain Appointed as DFP Postgrad Program Director
The Department is pleased to announce Dr. Josh Greggain as the new director of the Family Practice Residency Program. This appointment comes following the tenure of Dr. Mark MacKenzie. Dr. Greggain will officially start on January 1, 2024, with a transition period beginning in December.
November 2023 HR Corner
Welcome to November! It is late autumn, and a sudden temperature drop is expected. In November, you will experience the transition from warm scarlet October to icy white December. Let’s enjoy the slow transition and embrace the colour of nature. What’s New? New Hybrid Agreement for Staff All eligible staff who participate in UBC’s hybrid […]
October 2023 HR Corner
October is National Book Month! Snuggle up with a blanket, get your favourite drink and snacks, and enjoy new books. What is your favourite book? What’s New? Payroll Timesheets Submission Deadline Hourly employees: Oct 23 2023@ 11:59 pm Managers and leaders: Oct 24 2023 @11:59pm Benefit Updates Employee and family assistance provider (EFAP) has transitioned […]
Maria Hubinette
Dr. Maria Hubinette is a community-based family physician with a special interest in youth and women’s health, including survivors of gender-based and sexualized violence. Her clinical practice serves as a constant reminder of why we do what we do in health professions education. She is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Practice at […]
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2023
September 30th is a day to remember and to honour survivors and those children who never came home from residential schools.
2022 End of Year Awards and Recognition
Dr. Melissa Lem receives 2022 Nature Inspiration Award for park prescription program Elaine Carty and Dr. Carol Herbert inducted into the 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour members of faculty of medicine community