Program Overview

Introduction to the Southern Medical Program

The Southern Medical Program is training the next generation of doctors, making new discoveries, and creating pathways to better health for communities across the Interior Health region.

MD Undergraduate Program

Meet the healthcare challenges of tomorrow with a career based on evidence-based practice, critical reflection, and lifelong learning. Learn about the MD admissions pathways.

Program Description

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in the medical field.

Clinical Faculty

Teach and inspire future doctors as they prepare for the challenges of serving the needs of their patients. Join a network of over 1,500 health professionals teaching students across the BC Interior.

Clinical Faculty Opportunities

• Teach and mentor students in a clinical setting
• Contribute to the development of the next generation of doctors
• Collaborate with other health professionals to advance medical education

Research

Discover how our researchers foster new discoveries and knowledge translation in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Explore research priorities and collaboration opportunities.

Research Areas

• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Student research initiatives
• Faculty research projects
• Interdisciplinary research collaborations

News and Events

• Dr. Emily Stewart appointed Year 1 & 2 Site Director
• New Southern Medical Program Portfolio Lead
• UBC health experts take on the stroke recovery research gap
• Dr. Mike Bergunder appointed Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
• Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight
• Dr. Chris West reappointed Assistant Dean, Research
• Back to School 2025
• New Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) Site Director, Vernon
• Dr. Gregory Costello appointed new Clinical Skills, Site Director
• New Clinical Education Leader, Indigenous Health

About the Program

The Southern Medical Program is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan Campus. The program is located at 1088 Discovery Avenue, Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7.