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Dr. Aleks Tkach jointly-appointed as new Clinical Scientific Director

The Southern Medical Program (SMP) based at UBC Okanagan and Interior Health (IH) are pleased to announce Dr. Aleks Tkach as the new Clinical Scientific Director, Research. 


May 13, 2026

UBC health experts take on the stroke recovery research gap

Upcoming MEDTalks examines why women face worse outcomes after stroke

November 6, 2025

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

UBC Okanagan research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity

October 8, 2025

Dr. Chris West reappointed Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. Christopher West has been reappointed as the Assistant Dean, Research, Southern Medical Program (SMP) for a three-year term. Dr. West is an Investigator with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management and an Associate Professor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences.


September 23, 2025

Beyond the diagnosis: Supporting parents of children with heart conditions

A new UBC study that looked at parents of children […]

July 8, 2025

From medical school to medical leadership

Family doctors are being asked to take the lead in survivorship care—but many lack the support, tools or protocols to do so effectively.

June 26, 2025

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