Welcome to the Office of Faculty Development
We support faculty in the medical and health professions in their roles as teachers. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of teaching and to support faculty engagement and inclusion.
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News & Announcements
Research & Reflections on Teaching: From Avoidance to Engagement: Reframing Feedback in Health Professions Education by Dr. Rola Ajjawi, Department of Surgery and Centre for Health Education Scholarship, University of British Columbia
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026; 8:30am – 1:00pm Register Here!
This session is accredited for up to 2.0 certified Mainpro+® credits and/or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 1 credits.
Are you new to clinical teaching medical students and/or residents? Explore our curated page to find key resources for teachers in the Medical Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs, including a curriculum overview and introduction to key clinical teaching and assessment concepts
Access the page: Introduction to Clinical Teaching and Assessment for New Faculty
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Teaching in the Faculty of Medicine – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging and rapidly evolving field that influences teaching and learning within the Faculty of Medicine. In collaboration with faculty experts, we have created a regularly updated webpage for teachers looking for guidance on AI use in their teaching.
Student Accommodations Page – We have released a handy guide to student accommodations in the MD Undergraduate Program! On this page, you can learn the definitions and parameters of student accommodations and academic concessions, and explore frequently asked questions, case scenarios, and further resources.
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Find out about upcoming events and other ways to get involved via the Faculty Development Newsletter.
Search our Resources
The Office of Faculty Development, together with its partners, creates a wide variety of resources, events and programs to support residents and faculty. Our resource library allows you to search all of our resources, workshops and web pages.
Featured Resources
Artificial Intelligence and Teaching in the Faculty of Medicine
This regularly updated page is a curated collection of resources for teachers looking for guidance on generative AI use in their teaching.
Inclusive Language Guide
UBC is committed to supporting teachers in implementing inclusive course design and teaching practices. The guide introduces complex inclusive language approaches, distilled into principles and examples to contextualize their use.
Quick Tips for Teaching
Designed to be completed in 3-5 minutes, these resources are quick reads with actionable advice and practical applications to enhance your teaching.
Programs
The Office of Faculty Development offers programs that support the development of faculty and resident teaching skills and creates opportunities for connection with peers.
Featured Programs
Research and Reflections on Teaching Series
A series featuring topics designed to lead to discussion and reflection on teaching practice. Applicable to all faculty who teach in the MD Undergraduate Program, Postgraduate Medical Education, and Health Professional Programs.
Residents as Teachers
A multi-faceted curriculum including online modules and workshops offered centrally through the Office of Faculty Development, as well as locally through departments designed to support residents in their teaching.
Teacher Certificate Program 1 & 2
The program aims to equip teachers in medical education with the basic knowledge and skills to teach effectively. Each track (TCP 1 & TCP 2) consists of five sessions on topics delivered by experts.