News & Announcements

  • Unlocking the mysteries of concussion and the brain – UBC Faculty of Medicine

    Unlocking the mysteries of concussion and the brain – UBC Faculty of Medicine

    New UBC research could make diagnosis, treatment and prevention more effective for everyone — especially women.

  • PABC Digital Directions

    PABC Digital Directions

    This week, PABC announced the second edition of the Digital Directions magazine. There is a fantastic collection of contributors with UBC connections, including David Locke (clinical instructor), Helen Honig (lead physiotherapist at the PTRC), Sally-Anne Stelling (supervising physiotherapist at the PTRC), Carly Slater (clinical educator), and Robin Roots (MPT-North Clinical Site Lead). As it is…

  • September 2022 – Truth and Reconciliation Month

    September 2022 – Truth and Reconciliation Month

    On September 30th, Canada will hold its 2nd National Truth and Reconciliation day also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day commemorates the missing and murdered children from residential schools and honours the healing journey of residential school survivors. What were the residential schools? This 6-minute video provides a short timeline of these institutions, including…

  • Dr Janice Eng becomes a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club

    Dr Janice Eng becomes a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club

    Dr Janice Eng qualified to become a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club which celebrates these significant years of service provided by faculty. Congratulations, Janice!

  • 40th Anniversary of the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary

    40th Anniversary of the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary

    The UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary was first established in 1982 by the Rehabilitation Student Council, with a letter-writing campaign for BSR* alumni. Prior to 1982, all rehabilitation science students were provided with a government stipend which helped students with the costs of their education. The first bursary of $500 was awarded the next year…

  • Dr Linda Li Receives a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award

    Dr Linda Li Receives a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award

    Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone.   Congratulations to Dr Linda Li – recipient of a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award…

  • Congratulations to the 2022 Top Doctoral Student and Rising Star Award recipients!

    Congratulations to the 2022 Top Doctoral Student and Rising Star Award recipients!

    It’s been a great week in the Department this week due to our trainees’ outstanding success in the VCHRI (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute) “Rising Star” and Doctoral student Awards! 2 of the 6 rising star awards were won by trainees from our department. These awards recognize research excellence, service as role models, and other…

  • BC Gov News – Expanded UBC Master of Physical Therapy Program Coming to Surrey

    BC Gov News – Expanded UBC Master of Physical Therapy Program Coming to Surrey

    View the full press release here. View the Faculty of Medicine article here. More people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley will be able to pursue careers in physical therapy at a new training space coming to Surrey. “Physical therapists provide vital and life-improving services for British Columbians. We know there’s an increasing need for…

  • Jason Craig joins as a PT Knowledge Broker

    Jason Craig joins as a PT Knowledge Broker

    July is a time of transition in the position of PT Knowledge Broker working with Alison Hoens – we say a heartfelt thank you to Paul Blazey for his exemplary work over the past year and extend a warm welcome to Jason Craig who steps into the position. We wish Paul all the best for…

  • Dr Alex Scott awarded 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award

    Dr Alex Scott awarded 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award

    VCHRI’s Innovative and Translation Research Awards fund innovative research that will improve health care systems and the well-being of patients across Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care. This year’s recipients are putting new knowledge into practice, implementing research outcomes and turning discoveries into commercial opportunities.