Long-time Teaching Dedication
August 13, 2025
Many things have changed at the IMP, but Kurt McBurney and Dr. Jane Gair’s presence have remained consistent. The teaching professors, who are based in the UVic School of Medical Sciences (previously, the Division of Medical Sciences), have both been with the program for 20 years. We were able to connect with Kurt to ask him about his journey from lab technician to full professor, as well as his thoughts about the past, present, and future of medical education on Vancouver Island. Read More >
A Chat with Dr. Casiro
August 13, 2025
As the inaugural Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island and the first Head of the UVic Division of Medical Sciences, Dr. Oscar Casiro played an integral role in bringing distributed medical education to Vancouver Island. In this interview, we ask Dr. Casiro about his experiences leading the UBC MD Undergraduate Program (MDUP) Island Medical Program (IMP) through its first decade, what he’s doing today, and more. Read More >
Catching Up with Dr. Wright
August 13, 2025
As the second Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island and Head of the UVic Division of Medical Sciences, Dr. Bruce Wright facilitated the continued development of distributed medical education on Vancouver Island. In this interview, we ask Dr. Wright about his experiences leading the UBC MD Undergraduate Program (MDUP) Island Medical Program (IMP) from 2014 – 2024, what he’s doing today, and more. Read More >
Walking Down Memory Lane
August 13, 2025
Many memories were made at the UBC MD Undergraduate Program (MDUP) Island Medical Program (IMP) and in the surrounding UBC medical education community over the years. Here are a few from both past and present students, faculty, and staff. Read More >
2025 – 2026 Information Sessions Announced
August 7, 2025
Along with hosting general information sessions this semester, the IMP admissions team will offer several sessions focused on the Black Student Pathway, the Indigenous Pathway, and the Northern and Rural Pathway. Read More >
Clerkship in the Comox Valley
June 3, 2025
Launching in June 2025, the Comox Valley MD Undergraduate Program Integrated Community Clerkship Site will welcome four UBC medical students - including Lacey Smith - for a year of longitudinal learning and relationship-building. Read More >
IMP Student Receives Inaugural Molloy Medicine Award
May 2, 2025
Sonora Godfrey (IMP Class of 2026) is one of five UBC medical students to receive the scholarship, which recognizes learners across Canada who have significantly supported vulnerable and underserved populations. Read More >