Events
Details and registration information on upcoming Faculty Development events.
All Programs
Research and Reflections on Teaching: A Medical and Health Education Series (R&R Series)
From Avoidance to Engagement: Reframing Feedback in Health Professions Education
Speaker: Dr. Rola Ajjawi, Department of Surgery and Centre for Health Education Scholarship, University of British Columbia
Date: September 15th, 2026
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Audience: This is a province-wide in-person event for all faculty who teach in the health and medical education programs in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, featuring:
Accreditation: Earn up to 2.0 certified Mainpro+® credits and or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Section 1 credits.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Workshops
This workshop series aims to guide and facilitate discussions about how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools intersect with medical and health professions education.
AI in Teaching 101 (Novice level workshop)
Date & Time: October 14, 2026 | 5:30-6:30pm | Zoom
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Beyond the Basics: AI for Clinical Teaching (Intermediate level workshop)
Date & Time: January 21, 2027 | 5:30-7:00pm | Zoom
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AI Community of Practice (CoP)
Join the Community of Practice on AI in Teaching and Learning to share current insights, discuss relevant research, and learn about the latest tools
AI Community of Practice
2026 Dates & Times: September 23 & November 19 | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
2027 Dates & Times: February 3, April 27 & June 14 | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
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CAME Webinars
The Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) webinar series is designed to bring practical, evidence- and experience based advice to Canadian health educators. The webinars offer an exciting opportunity to engage online with an expert and with colleagues in a live discussion on a key topic in medical education.
Character and Courage: Foundations of Leadership in Medicine
Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline Torti, Western University
Date & Time: September 22, 2026 | 9:00-10:00am & 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
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Assessment 2.0 – Leveraging AI
Presenter: Dr. Keith Wilson, Dalhousie University
Date & Time: October 20, 2026 | 9:00-10:00am & 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
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Teacher Certificate Program (TCP)
Audience: All faculty who teach in the MD Undergraduate Program and Postgraduate Medical Education Program
The Teacher Certificate Program (TCP) aims to equip teachers in medical education with the foundational knowledge and skills to teach effectively. TCP is divided into two programs: TCP 1 focuses on foundational teaching and TCP 2 extends the learning. The two programs are entirely separate, with no prerequisites, and can be completed in any order.
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TCP 1 – Active Learning
September 21st, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Zoom
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TCP 2– Learning Relationships
October 20th, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Zoom
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MD Undergraduate Program
Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Breakfast Club
Audience: All faculty who teach in Integrated Community Clerkships and Northern Regional Integrated Clerkships (NRICs)
Each 1-hour session includes 15 minutes of presentation, led by a seasoned preceptor, and 45 minutes of discussion with ICC/NRIC peers to share perspectives and answer questions around a teaching topic. Sessions are accredited, and session recordings and resources are posted on the dedicated ICC page for all past sessions.
Postgraduate Medical Education Program
Residency Program Leaders’ Hive
Audience: All Program Directors, Associate Program Directors and Site Directors
This initiative by PGME and Faculty Development aims to bring leaders of residency programs together to learn about common topics. Each session has dedicated facilitator to give a short presentation on a topic followed by a group discussion.
Bi-annual PGME Workshops
Audience: All Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, Site Directors, Faculty Leads (Program, Department & PGME), and Administrators (Program, Department & PGME; such as Program Assistants and Coordinators)
Fall 2026 date coming soon!
Residents as Teachers
Audience: All residents are invited to attend the RaT topics virtually or hybrid throughout the year.
As part of the RaT curriculum, residents are encouraged to take the RaT Certificate Program which explores additional teaching topics beyond the mandatory RaT Fundamentals modules. Residents participate in the program by completing five topics which are available through live virtual sessions or guided self-directed learning.