Could Mindfulness & Community Help Healthcare Burnout?
March 19, 2025
Dr. Jane Gair and several second-year IMP students are part of a multidisciplinary team co-developing a research program focused on one potential burnout solution for healthcare professionals. Read More >
Info Session with Dr. Shirzad & IMP Students
February 25, 2025
Join Dr. Shahin Shirzad, Assistant Dean of Admissions; the IMP admissions coordinator; and current IMP students for a special evening info session about our program and its admissions process, what it takes to become a doctor, and what it’s like being in medical school. Read More >
Engagement Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals
February 13, 2025
Dr. Jane Gair and several IMP students are part of a multidisciplinary team seeking healthcare professionals to help co-develop a program of research focused on mindfulness as an intervention for burnout. Read More >
Welcoming Dr. Laura Farrell, the IMP’s new RAD
October 24, 2024
We sat down with Dr. Laura Farrell – the new Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia & Academic Director, Vancouver Island, UBC Distributed Programs, University of Victoria – to learn more about her vision and herself. Read More >
Recognizing Exceptional Medical Educators
September 26, 2024
Drs. Sienna Bourdon, Rob Grmek, Ashley Jewett, Amita Modi, and Leigh Anne Swayne recently received awards for their teaching contributions to the IMP and UVic Division of Medical Sciences. Read More >
IMP Staff and Faculty Recognized in UBC’s 2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards
September 24, 2024
Congratulations to Waheeda Esmail, Dr. Richard Alexander, Dr. Jennifer Balfour, and the Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism Training (ISART) team for their well-deserved awards. Read More >
IMP Info Session Dates for 2024 – 25 Academic Year
September 20, 2024
Join the IMP Admissions Coordinator for one of our free information sessions to learn about how you can earn your MD on Vancouver Island. Read More >