Southern Medical Program

Currently there are more than 1,600 active research projects underway at UBCO.

From heart evolution to greenhouse gas

By Christine Zeindler on December 20, 2019

UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. Here are some of the accomplishments reached in 2019.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing, Southern Medical Program

Too many Canadians live with multiple chronic conditions, say UBC researchers

By Nathan Skolski on December 10, 2019

A lack of physical activity, a poor diet and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study.

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

Free naloxone training program offered at UBC Okanagan

By Patty Wellborn on November 21, 2019

Ariel Smith, a Southern Medical Program student at UBC Okanagan has seen first-hand the impacts of the opioid overdose crisis on Okanagan communities.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Southern Medical Program

Rob Shaw, doctoral student in UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development.

UBC doctoral student wins gold

By Christine Zeindler on September 9, 2019

UBC's Rob Shaw served up victory for Canada at the recent Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, 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.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Southern Medical Program

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