The UBC Medical Alumni Association (MAA) is happy to invite you and the UBC medical community of alumni and residents to the UBC Medical Alumni Awards 2026 on Wednesday, October 21. Join us at the beautiful UBC Medical Student and Alumni Centre (MSAC) in celebrating the UBC Medical Alumni Award recipients.

Come meet this year’s UBC Medical Alumni Award recipients (more information below), mingle with fellow alumni, residents, and physicians, and toast to the incredible achievements of your UBC medical community. Let’s celebrate the legacy, leadership, and future of medicine—together!

This special event is one you won’t want to miss! Registration closes on October 14 or until capacity has been reached. Limited tickets available!

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Pre-event Networking Reception
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Formal Program
Location: UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre | 2750 Heather St, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Complimentary! Light fare and beverages are included with registration

Questions? Please contact med.alumni@ubc.ca.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (or until capacity is reached)

This event and awards program are made possible by donations to the UBC Medical Alumni Community Fund. Learn more and donate here. 

2026 UBC MAA Award Recipients

Click on each recipient photo to learn more!

2026 Honorary Medical Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. Wendy Norman, MHSc’04
Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine
Canada Research Chair, Family Planning Innovation

2025-26 Alumni Builder Award Recipient

Dr. Hamed Umedaly, BSc’81, MD’86
Clinical Professor and Anesthesiologist at VGH and UBC Hospitals

2026 Student Leadership Award Recipients

Coralie Tcheune, BASc’24
Year 1-2
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Avery McNair, MPH’23
Year 3-4
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