The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) is excited to invite all UBC MD alumni, current and past trainees of the UBC Residency program, and MAA members to the UBC MAA AGM & Awards Ceremony 2023 on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Help us recognize this year’s UBC MAA award recipients and connect with UBC alumni and residents over an enjoyable evening of food and beverage. 

Due to the current renovation project at the MSAC Vancouver, we are excited to host this spring celebration event at the beautiful Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at the UBC Vancouver Campus! Come meet this year’s award recipients, connect with alumni and residents, and celebrate the UBC medical community.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Time: 6.00 – 8.00 pm
6.00 – 6.30 pm – Pre-event Networking Reception
6.30 – 7.00 pm – UBC MAA Annual General Meeting
7.00 – 8.00 pm – Awards Ceremony

Location: Jack Poole Hall – South, 2nd Floor, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre | 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Cost: Complimentary! Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Should you have any questions, please contact med.alumni@ubc.ca.

2023 Award Recipients

Honorary Medical Alumni Award

James Andrew, BSc’96
Associate Director, Indigenous Initiatives
UBC Faculty of Medicine

 

 

 

Dr. Christie Newton
Associate Vice-President, Health pro tem, UBC Health
Associate Professor, Associate Head, Education and Engagement, and Medical Director, UBC Health Clinic, Department of Family Practice, UBC Faculty of Medicine

Silver Anniversary Award

Dr. Nadine Caron, MD’97
Special Advisor on Indigenous Health to the Vice-President, Health and to the Dean, Faculty of Medicine
First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness, UBC
Co-Director, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health

Professor, Northern Medical Program and Department of Surgery, UBC Faculty of Medicine

Student Leadership Award

Karen Rofaeel
Year 1-2

Davy Lau
Year 3-4

On May 31, 2022, the UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) recognized members of the medical community for their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to the medical profession. UBC MD alumni, current and past trainees of the UBC Residency Program, and MAA members were invited to hear about the MAA’s past year and their plans for the future. Immediately following the AGM, the MAA celebrated this year's award recipients.

Award Recipients

Honorary Medical Alumni Award


Dr. Bonnie Henry, DSc'21

Silver Anniversary Award


Dr. Michael Allen, MD'96

Student Leadership Award

Suzanne Starkiewicz

Dr. Chris Kobylka-Pang, BSc’15, MD'22

alumni UBC Builder Award

Dr. John Cairns, MD'68

Dr. Cheryl Holmes, MD'84

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