UBC Health Professional Student Journal Invites Submissions
New Health Professional Student Journal invites submissions Supported by the College of Health Disciplines at the University of British Columbia, the Health Professional Student Journal (ISSN 2368-8645) is an online student-run journal created to foster improved teamwork, collaboration, and communication between health and human service disciplines. Submissions can include articles written for UBC courses, including SPHA […]
MHA Student Project Opportunities
We’re pleased to share some professional development opportunities for students interested in building on their academic and career experiences in healthcare. MHA Student Projects with the New Vista Student Society MHA Alumni, Carole Finnie, CEO of The New Vista Society (the “Society”), presents four projects for MHA students. The New Vista Society has been in operation […]
Dr. Aslam Anis visits UK’s Office of Health Economics
Dr. Aslam Anis will spend February as a visiting researcher at the Office of Health Economics in London, England.
Cancer is not a game of roulette
Carolyn Gotay, a professor in the School of Population and Public Health at UBC and the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention. Credit: Brian Kladko
Dr. Jennifer Gardy receives UBC President’s Award for Public Education Through Media
This award celebrates the active and creative sharing of research expertise through news media.
Closing the “injury gap”
A new study shows a declining rate of hospitalization for injuries among British Columbia’s Aboriginal people.
Missive #14 – Abigail’s story
Back in Vancouver, I am comfortably ensconced in my living room listening to alternative music and drinking hot chocolate. I’ve done all the stuff I usually do when I first get back from a mission: I had a good sleep, a long shower, unpacked, went to Tim Horton’s and texted my son, Eddy. I have […]
Dr. Erica Frank wins Velji Faculty Award for Global Health Excellence
Dr. Erica Frank has won the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)’s 2015 Velji Faculty Award for Global Health Excellence. Dr. Frank receives this award for her “demonstration of committed, creative approaches to serving underserved populations.” The Velji Family Foundation annually celebrates global health education, research and service by honoring individuals and projects that […]
Missives from Sierra Leone
Clinical Professor, Dr. Mike Rekart, is working in a MSF Ebola case management centre in Sierra Leone. Here are his messages from the front lines of the Ebola crisis.
Dr. Sabrina Wong appointed as Interim Director of CHSPR
Dr. Wong is a Professor in the UBC School of Nursing and a faculty member of CHSPR. Her appointment is effective as of January 1, 2015