Island Medical Program

UBC MD Undergraduate Program delivered in collaboration with UVic. Based in Victoria, our educational opportunities span Vancouver Island.

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

@drpaulwinston @MedicalPost @CANOSCmeded @ourvichospitals @DoctorsOfBC @CAPM_R @AAPhysiatrists @VIHealthRes Congratulations!

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

Congratulations, everyone! A big shout out to Waheeda Esmail, Richard Alexander, Jennifer Balfour, and Chris Morrow at the IMP. Your awards are well deserved!

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Michael Smith (IMP Class of 2026; left) and Derek Anderson (VFMP Class of 2026; right) conducted a survey to see how effectively their Mini Med School series answered participants’ healthcare questions. The results are in, and they're positive!

https://t.co/qSWX0FSHUk

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As the IMP Class of 2028 begins its second week of medical school in Victoria, we’d like to introduce you to a few of its 40 members: Erika, Kellie, and Vincent. #yyj #BackToSchool2024 @UBCmedicine @uvic @VanIslandHealth

https://t.co/9zdqqq6cfi

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

Great #BackToSchool tips from UBC Medicine students, including the IMP’s Marie Schulze (Class of 2025)!

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I spy three IMP students - past and present - in UBC Medicine's Back to School story! Check out the great Q&As from Jocelyn Benji and Elijah Buffalo (IMP Class of 2028) and Naomi Fuglem (IMP Class of 2024).

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Mia Kennedy (IMP Class of 2025) and Nick Marshall (IMP Class of 2026) each submitted artwork to the White Coat Warm heART exhibit at the 2024 International Congress on Academic Medicine.

Learn more about their work and the art / medicine connection: https://t.co/akXZXx53g3

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In honour of International Women’s Day, Chanel Mandap (IMP Class of 2027) shared her perspective on the 2024 #IWD theme #InspireInclusion. Check it out!

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I thought I heard something in MSB 160! I wonder what holiday party plans they came up with...

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

Join medical students Michael Smith (IMP Class of 2026) & Derek Anderson (VFMP Class of 2026) to learn about various current #health topics in their Mini Med School series.

Visit https://t.co/vGwpT9Ldjk to learn more & access the free virtual lectures. Everyone is welcome!

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Tina has a special role at the IMP. As a First Patient Program #volunteer, she teaches students about healthcare from a patient’s perspective. We spoke to Tina about her experiences & the lessons she shares.

https://t.co/m9B8ZbWNJz

#MedEd #volunteer #klippelfeilsyndrome

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

Want to go to #medschool on #VancouverIsland? Check out the @UBCIMP info session with Dr. Shahin Shirzad & current IMP students on Nov. 21 at 5:30 pm to learn how you can earn your @UBCmedicine MD at @uvic. Register to attend in-person or online at https://t.co/KlZSraieyR

[University of British Columbia @UBC]

Commemorate Orange Shirt Day and learn about the Indian Residential School system.

Learn more about events, information and wellness resources at #UBC: https://t.co/SZgCGlkXcg #OrangeShirtDay

Artwork by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist təlnaq̓ə, Alec Guerin.

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Everyone, meet Audrey, Nathan, and Andrew, three of the 36 students in our IMP Class of 2027!

Visit https://t.co/wr5eNZ4VvT to learn more about each of their journeys to @ubcmedicine and the IMP.

@uvic @vanislandhealth #IMPClass2027 #futureofBChealthcare

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Congratulations to Rohit Singla (IMP Class of 2025 & MD/PhD student; @researchingro) on receiving a 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award!

Visit the @UBCmedicine story below to learn about Rohit's academic research, community leadership & entrepreneurial pursuits.

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It's Back to School at the IMP this week, and I spy our very own Tarndeep Chahal in the @UBCmedicine Meet the Students story! Click the link below to meet Tarndeep and learn about his journey to medicine.

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This summer, 27 Indigenous high school and post-secondary students spent three days with @UBCIMP for the 20th annual Indigenous MD Preadmissions Workshop to learn more about pursuing medical education with @UBCmedicine.

Learn more: https://t.co/PXQxaPXNsM

@uvic @vanislandhealth

[Island Medical Program @UBCIMP]

Audi has a unique role at the IMP: As a Clinical Teaching Associate (CTA), he is both instructor and patient to our medical students. We spoke to him about his CTA experiences and his passion for teaching.

https://t.co/L86JKFFnWg

#MedEd #PatientProgram

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"We want to express our immense gratitude to the community for supporting our drive." Karen Jiang & Lauren Yearwood (IMP Class of 2025 & 2026) collected 24 boxes of menstrual products, hygiene items & clothing for organizations in Victoria.

Learn more @ https://t.co/h4ezg00GAi

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Our Healthcare Travelling Roadshow is on the road again for spring, kicking off today with a visit to Chief Matthew’s Elementary School in Old Masset. The roadshow team met with Grades 3, 4 & 5 students at the school.
#NMPTrust #ruralhealth