Southern Medical Program

Alexander (Sandy) Wright graduates this week as the first UBC medical student to complete their MD/PhD at one of the Faculty of Medicine’s distributed medical programs.

Charting a course

By Patty Wellborn on June 4, 2019

Alexander (Sandy) Wright, a newly graduated doctor from the Southern Medical Program (SMP), has seen his share of ‘firsts’ while attending UBC.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Convocation, Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Students at Revelstoke Secondary School learn about the field of midwifery during the 2018 roadshow.

Roadshow promotes healthcare careers to rural high school students

By Patty Wellborn on May 1, 2019

With a focus on inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals, the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow is visiting rural communities across BC and the Yukon.

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Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility and Kelowna—Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr are surrounded by UBC Okanagan researchers as they cut the ribbon at the official building opening.

UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

By Nathan Skolski on April 15, 2019

Research for those living with chronic disease, physical disability and obesity is set to get a boost with the opening of two new community-focused research spaces at UBC Okanagan.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Alex Monaghan, a second-year Southern Medical Program student at UBC Okanagan, says a recently new surgical guideline has reduced re-operation rates breast cancer patients.

New guideline decreases breast cancer re-operation rates

By Patty Wellborn on April 10, 2019

A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making a difference for breast cancer patients.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Health, Research, Southern Medical Program

Food recovery project supports rural Kootenay community

By Patty Wellborn on October 17, 2018

A UBC medical student has helped tackle the problem of food security in a rural BC town.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Southern Medical Program

Experts have created an evidence-based tool that can help coaches be sure they are offering quality programs to parasport athletes. Photo credit: Canadian Paralympic Committee

Canadian researchers review quality of exercise options for those with disabilities

By Patty Wellborn on May 30, 2018

While blueprints are essential for any construction project, a team of researchers—working hand in hand with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)—say a clear blueprint is vital when it comes to establishing sporting programs including people with disabilities.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Exercise can help with social isolation of seniors

By Patty Wellborn on May 23, 2018

A pilot program encouraging older adults to get walking to improve their health has revealed unexpected details to researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Social Work, Southern Medical Program

Students at JL Crowe Secondary in Trail listen to each other’s heartbeat with portable ultrasound devices during the 2017 roadshow.

UBC team goes on the road to discuss career options

By Patty Wellborn on May 3, 2018

The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow brings a multidisciplinary group of healthcare students and graduates from a number of provincial post-secondary institutions to showcase career opportunities to rural high school students.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program