In this Q&A, Dr. Wong shares with us how curiosity can be the key to unlocking a better relationship between preceptors and learners, how training in a team-based environment can help residents navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system and what makes her feel like a rock star.

Indigenous people in Canada continue to experience systemic racism, disrespect, and loss of autonomy within the healthcare system, particularly in the contex...

Guided by his own groundbreaking clinical research, he aimed to stop the overuse of invasive procedures such as episiotomies and cesarean sections, while also championing the role of midwives and birt...

The Department Research Half Day aims to showcase ongoing and completed research initiatives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and highlight innovative projects that align with the department’s strategic goals. This event provides a space for faculty, staff, and learners to exchange ideas, gain feedback, and identify opportunities for future research partnerships. It will include two research capacity […]

“…the ghost of my grandfather from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland is sitting on…

Rural, remote and Indigenous communities often face barriers in accessing health care. Researchers can help reduce challenges with innovative, interdisciplinary solutions that centre the needs of the communities, every step of the way. Learn about the Hybrid Care Research Collaborative, a rural health research incubator spearheaded by Department of Family Practice's Dr. John Pawlovich and Department of Medicine's Dr. Anurag Singh.

For the past four years, the UBC Department of Family Practice has been conducting a project on Team-based Primary Care Learning Centres (TPCLC) with funding support from the British Columbia Ministry of Health. In July 2025, the project funding was renewed, in recognition of the importance of team-based care to the future of family medicine in the province.

As BMI increases, fewer people give birth at their local rural hospital. Strict BMI cut-offs for local births force patients to travel, often creating additional financial, emotional, and safety challenges. In response, rural health care teams are developing local guidelines, practicing emergency drills, and advocating for flexible, case-by-case decision-making rather than following rigid rules. “’I […]

Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Department Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Wendy Norman) Posting End Date February 22, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date June 30, 2033 The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 per annum to $130,000 per annum. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff,...