Starting this July, #MedicalGraduates will have the opportunity to further specialize in rural family medicine through UBC’s new & innovative Rural Immersion program. Learn how this program will train more doctors in rural communities across northern B.C. bit.ly/490bWZb

“For residents who want to practice #RuralMedicine in their home communities, what better place to learn about your future practice setting than in the community itself?” says Dr. Bron Finkelstein, a UBC clinical faculty member in Chetwynd.

UBC launches a new & innovative rural family medicine residency program that will train resident doctors in communities across northern B.C. Learn more about the Rural Immersion program. bit.ly/490bWZb

Have you nominated one of your amazing family medicine colleagues for a BCCFP Award? There are just 2 weeks left!

The categories are:
🌟 BC Family Physician of the Year
5⃣ First Five Years of Practice Award
🩺 Resident Awards ($1500 financial awards)

bccfp.bc.ca/awards

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay , meet some of the incredible women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine—learners, faculty & staff—who are transforming health for everyone.

Learn what they chose to share about the #IWD2024 theme #InspireInclusion : bit.ly/42NGPyy

Over the last 16 months, our team has conducted the largest public engagement ever on the future of #primarycare in Canada

Today we release our final report✨

10,000 people
10,000 participant hours
1 vision for primary care

OurCare.ca🧵
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The next session of the CME on the Run Series is one week away — register for the Jan. 26 topic: Psychiatry and Mental Health.

ubccpd.ca/cotr20232024

#COTRMed #UBCCPD #MedEd #CME #MedTwitter UBC Department of Family Practice

Learn more about #SportsMedicine with flexibility in the upcoming virtual series by UBC Department of Family Practice.

Interactive sessions include expert presentations and time for discussion — register now for the full series or individual sessions: bit.ly/3HvBDFP
#MedEd #CPD #CME

📢 The Department is hiring a full-time Finance Coordinator to provide accounting leadership in the financial management of our programs.

Learn more and apply here: familypractice.ubc.ca/finance-coordi…

“Ultimately, this means British Columbians will have access to life-saving medical treatments sooner.” Learn about an expansion of the province’s clinical trial capacity and more plans for the year ahead: bit.ly/TYA2024t

#YearInReview

We welcome 2024 with opportunities to connect and create together.

A new season of learning begins with updated #MedEd , popular conferences and new team members.

Visit our News page to learn more about what’s happening this month: ubccpd.ca/news
#CPD #MedTwitter

Every day, faculty, staff and learners in the UBC Faculty of Medicine are transforming health for everyone in B.C. and beyond. Take a look back at some of our highlights from 2023: bit.ly/4adOskZ

Today, Dr. Elf joined Kate, a UBC Midwifery student training on Vancouver Island!

Get immersed in rural family practice! In Smithers, residents gain the independence and the skills to move into rural practice successfully.

For more information and contact details, visit carms.familypractice.ubc.ca/training-sites…

Get immersed in rural family practice! Residents in Chetwynd receive direct mentorship from local physicians and have the opportunity to pursue special interests.

For more information and details on how to contact the site leads, visit carms.familypractice.ubc.ca/training-sites…

At St. Luke Family Practice, Drs. Leo and Flora Wong and their incredible team are shaping the future of family medicine through team-based care and education.

Read our second profile on participating TPCLC clinics here: familypractice.ubc.ca/team-based-pri…

ICYMI: The DFP Postgraduate Program’s Rural Immersion site offers training in places throughout BC, including Smithers, Quesnel, Chetwynd and Vanderhoof. Learn more here:

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The Department is excited to recognize Dr. Marlowe Haskins for the December Cedar Award.

Congratulations, Marlowe!

Read more about Dr. Haskins here: familypractice.ubc.ca/december-cedar…

From groundbreaking research to expanded education programs, this year @UBCMedicine continued to transform health for people in B.C. and beyond.

Explore highlights from 2023 and look ahead to next year in our annual #YearinReview . 🌟 bit.ly/4adOskZ

The rural immersion program provides innovative family medicine training, helping residents learn through lived experience in a rural community.

Learn more about the site and how to apply here:
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