Dedicated Volunteer Patient Retires
June 24, 2022
Art participated in the Patient Program for 15 years, during which time he helped to train hundreds of future physicians. Read More >
UBC MD Undergraduate Program Launches New Admissions Pathway for Black Students
June 14, 2022
Beginning this summer, Black applicants to UBC’s MD Undergraduate Program will have the opportunity to apply through this pathway and, as part of the admissions process, have their application essay reviewed by a sub-committee comprised of Black stakeholders from the B.C. medical community. Read More >
Reviewing Research on Anemia Among Indigenous People of Canada
June 13, 2022
Inspired by her own medical history, Dr. Natasha Young (IMP Class of 2022) used her Year 4 research blocks to review the literature on microcytic and macrocytic anemia among Indigenous people of Canada. She also hopes to start her own research on the topic later this year. Read More >
IMP Donor Joins in Grad Celebrations Again!
June 8, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Young, who established an IMP scholarship with her husband Dr. Robert Young, has continued to show her support for our MD students by attending the IMP’s in-person graduation celebrations since 2008. Read More >
Meet Five Grads from the IMP Class of 2022
May 24, 2022
As the IMP Class of 2022 celebrates graduation this week, we spoke to five of our new MDs their medical school experiences, where they're headed next, and what advice they'd give to future students. Read More >
Island-focused Medical Conference Coming to Victoria this June
April 29, 2022
Tailor-made for Island front-line healthcare workers, the Island Medicine 2022 conference will include plenary, breakouts, panel discussions, and hands-on simulation and skills workshops — with a focus on topics seen by healthcare professionals every day in practice. Read More >
IMP Class of 2022 celebrates Match Day
April 22, 2022
The IMP Class of 2022 celebrated their next steps on CaRMS Match Day. We spoke with a few members of the class to learn what excites them most about their residency programs and the communities where they’ll be training. Read More >