UBCFamPractice

10/05/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tsawwassen First Nation and all those whose hearts are grieving following the tragedy at Tsawwassen Mills on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day.

Sadly, two beloved Elders from Tsawwassen First Nation were killed and two other people critically injured in an accident involving a motorist.

Elder Virginia Splockton and Elder Barb Joe are the two beloved Tsawwassen First Nation cultural pillars who died. This is an especially difficult loss to experience on a day commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day.

If you or another DFP community member is seeking support at this time, the JEDI committee has collected some resources on the page linked below.

https://familypractice.ubc.ca/jedi/jedi-resources/

09/29/2026

Orange Shirt Day, observed on the same day as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a day to honour Indian Residential School Survivors and their families, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.

The Faculty of Medicine remains deeply committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in B.C., Canada and beyond.

Learn how faculty, staff and learners are helping to build a healthcare system that is more accessible, inclusive and equitable: https://bit.ly/4yijROV

09/22/2026

Dr. Marjorie Docherty, Clinical Professor, has been precepting with the Department of Family Practice since 1989. In her remarkable medical education career, which spans well over three decades, her care and dedication have persisted and deepened with every cohort of learners. Dr. Docherty is currently the director of Years 1 to 3 in Family Medicine with the Southern Medical Program (SMP), and the faculty development lead with the Kelowna Family Medicine Residency Program. In this Q&A, Dr. Docherty shares with us the learning moment she has returned to for the past 30 years whenever she needs a reminder to be calm and grounded while in clinic.

https://familypractice.ubc.ca/clinical-faculty-feature-dr-marjorie-docherty-kelowna/

09/14/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Faculty of Medicine Award recipients! Meet the faculty and staff members recognized for their exceptional contributions to our community, creating better health for everyone: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/faculty-of-medicine-awards-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ubcmedicine

09/09/2026

In this Clinical Faculty Q&A, Dr. Serena Verma shares with us the importance of life-long mentors, finding opportunities in changing structures, and why fostering human connections can carry us through the toughest days. Click the link below to read the full interview.

https://familypractice.ubc.ca/clinical-faculty-feature-dr-serena-verma-vancouver/

09/03/2026

Congratulations to residents Drs. Joban Bal and Penelope Neocleous, who have been selected for 2026 resident awards, administered by the CFPC and the FAFM's joint Honours and Awards Program.

Click the link below to learn more about their achievements.

https://ow.ly/Blqm50ZHMIH

09/01/2026

On Wednesday, September 16 at 12:00 pm PT, join the UBC Department of Family Practice for "Embedding Health Equity in Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinical Practice Guidelines: From Evidence to Clinical Practice" featuring Contraception Access Research Team visiting scholar Natasha Davidson, PhD (Monash University).

Click the link below for the talk abstract and speaker bio, and be sure to register to join us either virtually or in-person at the Vancouver Point Grey campus.

https://familypractice.ubc.ca/september-2026-research-rounds-embedding-health-equity/

08/26/2026

Applications are now open for the Enhanced Skills Care of the Elderly Program. Apply via CaRMS before September 8, 2026.

https://www.carms.ca/match/family-medicine-enhanced-skills-match/

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Norman on receiving CFI JELF funding to advance family planning innovation!

Congratulations to the UBC Medicine researchers who were awarded new CFI JELF funding! https://bit.ly/4wZ2SzT

From children’s precision medicine to brain and lung health, this investment in cutting-edge research infrastructure will help turn bold ideas into discoveries that improve health, drive innovation and strengthen Canada’s economy.

08/19/2026

Enhanced Skills at the UBC Department of Family Practice offers one of the few Category 1 Care of the Elderly programs in Canada that can be completed in six months. It is a flexible program that can be extended to accommodate leaves of absences. Residents have the opportunity to learn from medical specialists in geriatric psychiatry, palliative care physicians, movement disorders and geriatric medicine. They can also choose to be scheduled for a variety of subspeciality clinics, such as falls prevention, osteoporosis, incontinence, and wound care.

Enroll in our Enhanced Skills Care of the Elderly Program. Applications are open via CaRMS Aug 25 - Sept 8. Learn more at the link below.

https://familypractice.ubc.ca/taking-care-of-canadas-aging-population/