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The Analytics for Public Health (A4PH) research group is made up of an interdisciplinary team of nationally and internationally renowned researchers and public health leaders with expertise in:

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The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) offers both research-oriented and professional/course-based graduate programs.

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• The Master of Public Health focuses on illness prevention and health promotion and integrates learning in epidemiology; biostatistics; the social, biological and environmental determinants of health; population health; global health; disease prevention and health systems management with skill-based learning in a practicum setting.
• The Master of Health Administration is a professional program for clinicians, administrators, researchers and managers who are seeking solutions to today’s complex health delivery issues. Take courses with a multi-disciplinary perspective in health systems, policies and management along with foundational business skills
• The Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) program provides the skills and knowledge to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, physical and biological hazards in workplace and community environments.

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• Master of Health Science (MHSc) applicants must have an MD or equivalent, including dentistry or veterinary medicine, and will learn skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests, bolstering their research abilities and opportunities.
• The Master of Science in Population and Public Health program teaches core knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods and allows students to gain research experience by applying methods to a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. Students can pursue thesis research in a wide variety of topics related to the health of populations and the delivery of health services.
• The PhD program at SPPH is intended for students who wish to obtain advanced research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

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Master of public health, master of science, doctor of philosophy, master of public health and master of science in nursing, faculty members in population and public health, student & alumni stories in population and public health.

Kiran Parmar

Melina Albanese

Alissa Greer

Lianping Ti

Elizabeth Nethery

Michelle Coombe

Randip Gill

Federico Andrade-Rivas

Marie Paul Nisingizwe

Javiera Pumarino

Read tips on applying, reference letters, statement of interest, reaching out to prospective supervisors, interviews and more in our Application Guide!

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The research-intensive Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Political Science at UBC Vancouver will help prepare you to secure tenure-track faculty positions and prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, as well as other academic and non-academic careers.

Prospective graduate students should browse our research areas to learn about the groups of faculty members working in 30 different research fields, methodologies, and geographic regions.

Our PhD program consists of two years of graduate coursework followed by comprehensive exams following the completion of course requirements.

Students write a dissertation proposal by the end of their third year of study, and with its approval and defense, move on to their dissertation research and writing, which normally takes two to three years to complete.

We are proud to see many of our PhDs in faculty positions and in successful careers throughout the world. We value collaboration and collegiality, and we strive to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and professional courtesy to ensure a diverse intellectual community.

NEW: CANADIAN POLITICS FACULTY RENEWAL

UBC Political Science has significantly renewed our Canadian Politics faculty roster in recent years with the recruitment of Profs. Carey Doberstein, Sophie Borwein, and Vince Hopkins.

The Canadian Politics field at UBC is now especially equipped to supervise graduate students in the realm of public policy, public opinion and identity, inequalities in society, and how governments design and implement policies, programs, and services.

New faculty also complement the existing Canadian Politics faculty strengths in the areas of federalism (Kathy Harrison, Gerald Baier) and political behavior (Fred Cutler, Matthew Wright).

Faculty in the Canadian Politics field use survey methods, data science and experimental designs, and qualitative approaches in the course of their research.

The renewed Canadian Politics faculty at UBC will supplement department financial support packages in the doctoral program with research assistance fellowships and conference support.

Our PhD graduates have been highly successful in pursuing academic and non-academic careers.

On the academic front, UBC PhDs hold tenured or tenure track positions at major universities in North America and internationally. Our graduates have taken up  tenure-track and tenured positions at Canadian institutions including the University of Toronto, University of Victoria, University of Western Ontario, York University, University of Ottawa, MacEwan University, University of Fraser Valley, University of Manitoba, Memorial University of Newfoundland, McMaster University, and the University of Calgary; at U.S. institutions including the University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, Colorado State University, Georgia Tech, Soka University; and outside North America at institutions including the University of Essex, University of Sheffield, University of St. Andrews, Cardiff University, Trinity College Dublin, Tel Aviv University, Sophia University, National University of Singapore, Queensland University, Australia National University, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, and Ritsumeikan University.

Our PhDs have held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, Vanderbilt University, University of Toronto, Queen’s University, Oxford University, Duke University, and other institutions.

Many UBC PhDs have taken their doctoral training to high-level positions with government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, think tanks, and private-sector employers, including Statistics Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada, the US Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center, Global Affairs Canada, Health Canada, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontiers, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Deutschebank, Innovative Research Group, the Institute for Research on Public Policy, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, among others.

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Director, School of Population & Public Health

By nicole bell | November 10, 2023

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the position of Director, School of Population & Public Health at UBC. This position is for a five (5) year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review and is expected to be filled by a candidate internal to the University who is currently in a tenure stream faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2024 , or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The UBC Faculty of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence in education, research, and service that contributes to the health of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and internationally. The Faculty of Medicine, together with its partners including British Columbia’s Health Authorities, provides innovative programs in the areas of health and life sciences through a province-wide delivery model. The Faculty teaches students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels and generates more than $350 million in research funding each year.

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is one of UBC’s research-intensive units. SPPH fosters and translates pioneering research to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The School offers seven graduate-level academic programs at the Masters and Doctoral level to approximately 350 students, whose research interests align with four areas: 1) Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health Practice; 2) Health in Populations; 3) Health Services and Systems; and 4) Occupational an Environmental Health. It has a residency program in public health and preventive medicine. The School also offers 13 undergraduate courses in areas related to population and public health. The School currently has over 45 tenure stream faculty, over 100 clinical faculty members and over 100 other faculty members who are engaged in teaching and research. SPPH is home to four (4) centres; including the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, Centre for Applied Ethics, and the Human Early Learning Partnership, and a number of affiliated Centres.

The School Director will provide leadership by creating and advancing a provincial departmental mission, strategic plan and goals that align with the Faculty and the University. The Director will foster and maintain an environment that promotes the Faculty’s values of excellence, mutual respect, caring, and integrity where civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion are valued and central to all encounters across the Faculty, the University, and the communities.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in senior leadership roles within a clinical or academic setting, have demonstrated success in supporting the career development and mentorship of diverse faculty members, demonstrated commitment to education across the spectrum of learners, and strong record of research and innovation, educational scholarship and/or professional contributions in an area related to Population and Public Health. The candidate will also have demonstrated experience in team building, fostering engagement and promoting Indigenous cultural awareness, inclusivity across working and learning environments. The successful candidate will also have experience in working with Health Authority leadership to create academic integration of teaching and research into clinical service delivery and Health Human Resource Planning, particularly in areas of academic expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

A detailed job description is available in the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine for those who wish to review it. Please inquire at the email address below. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the School.

An application package should include: a letter of application that addresses scholarly, professional and creative work, teaching, administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners; a brief statement (1-2 pages) of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional or community context; a detailed curriculum vitae; and names of four references. Applications should be directed to:

Dermot Kelleher, MB, MD, FRCP, FRCPI, FMedSci, FCAHS, FRCPC, AGAF Dean, Faculty of Medicine Vice President, Health, Faculty of Medicine, UBC c/o Ms. Nicole Bell, Manager, Searches and Reviews Email: [email protected] Subject Line: Director, School of Population and Public Health

Review of applications will begin December 10, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Ms. Nicole Bell via email at [email protected]

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Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty — comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members — is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualifies persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Doctoral students committed to health equity part of new UBC Health program

How can a PhD student change the world for the better? Doctoral students undertaking innovative health equity-oriented research in surprising and unexpected places across the university are part of a new UBC Health-funded research program, launched in partnership with the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI).

UBC Health has welcomed nine doctoral students from UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan into the inaugural cohort of the Health Equity Stream of PSI. PSI supports doctoral students whose research extends beyond the academy and traditional disciplinary approaches to impact the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and creative forms of scholarship in their dissertation work. Through the Health Equity Stream, doctoral students have the opportunity to engage in tailored learning and networking focused on building an interdisciplinary community of scholars who are working to address complex questions and challenges of our world through research that improves health equity.

UBC Health is excited to have these doctoral students be part of our first cohort... They are truly championing innovative health research and health equity.

The Health Equity Public Scholars are based in a range of disciplines, with research projects on diverse topics that address systemic inequities in health, such as access to HIV prevention education, access to genetic counselling services, mother and child separation in prison settings, youth suicide prevention, social impacts of the criminalized drug supply, quality of life for residents in long-term care, and health and safety of sex workers. The cohort demonstrates a dedication to advancing community engagement, integrated knowledge translation, and fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations with the communities they serve.   

“UBC Health is excited to have these doctoral students be part of our first cohort,” says Dr. Christie Newton, Associate Vice-President, pro tem . “Their interdisciplinary research projects have the potential to impact and help improve the health of individuals and communities in British Columbia and beyond. They are truly championing innovative health research and health equity.”

Learn more about the scholars below.

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Explore canada’s only indigenous public health professional development opportunity at ubc’s faculty of medicine., the indigenous public health training institutes equip indigenous community members and scholars with the necessary skills to address public health issues in indigenous communities. one-week intensive courses are offered toward the completion of the graduate certificate or certificate (non-credit) in indigenous public health, or courses can be taken individually..

Indigenous Public Health Winter Institute 2024 – Applications are now closed! 

February 19th -23rd, 2024 in person at UBC Vancouver

The courses for the IPH Winter Institute are:

• Mental Health in Indigenous Communities (SPPH 587 1.5 credits / non-credit)
• Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Indigenous Health (SPPH 588 1.5 credits/non-credit)

Please contact us to discuss Credit vs. Non-Credit options!

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UBC SPPH unveils revamped occupational and environmental health lab

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has unveiled its newly renovated Occupational and Environmental Health Teaching and Research Lab. The renovated lab, which opened in September 2023, is a joint teaching and research space for the Master of Science (MSc) students and faculty in the Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) division. The lab renovation was funded by a $1M award from the 2023 UBC Learning Space Improvement Program.

First opened in 1992, the lab has been a vital hub for MSc OEH classes related to field work or applied practice, as well as a center for groundbreaking research.

UBC President David Strangway (L) is joined by (L-R) the founding Program Director Prof. Susan Kennedy, Student Dr. Lydia Ma, Dean John Grace (Grad Studies), Mr. James Dorsey (Workers’ Compensation Board, now known as WorkSafeBC) at the opening of the MSc (OEH) program in 1992.

The first two OEH cohorts entering in 1992 and 1993 (that included future profs Hugh Davies and Karen Bartlett)

The renovation project, which lasted four months over the summer of 2023, was driven by the goal of aligning the aging learning space with current teaching needs, optimizing space utilization and ergonomics, and addressing pending health and safety issues.

The old lab, while functional, presented challenges such as noise, chemical hazards, and limited flexibility in teaching configurations. To overcome these challenges and provide a safer learning environment, the faculty and staff in the OEH division worked together to improve the learning space through the renovation.

One of the last classes in the old lab. Image was taken in April 2023.

The new lab separates teaching and wet lab areas with glass walls and doors, ensuring a safer and quieter learning environment while remaining connected to the wet lab. Image was taken by Connie Wu in October 2023 at Dr. Karen Bartlett’s lab session.

The newly renovated lab features a modern layout that has significantly improved space utilization, ergonomics, and accessibility. It separates teaching and wet lab areas with glass walls and doors, ensuring a safer and quieter learning environment while remaining connected to the wet lab. The large cabinet-style seating of the old lab has been replaced by movable benches which can be arranged to suit different uses.

The newly renovated lab features a modern layout that has significantly improved space utilization, ergonomics, and accessibility. Image was taken by Connie Wu in October 2023 at Dr. Karen Bartlett’s lab session.

According to SPPH professor Hugh Davies, the renovation has been transformational from an instructor’s point of view, allowing for greater flexibility in teaching styles and activities.

“Previously all students had to cluster around the front desk to hear the professor or watch a demonstration. Now we can reorganize mobile benches to suit different activities and teaching styles,” says Davies.

Dr. Hugh Davies engaging with students during his weekly lab session as part of the course SPPH 562: Chemical and Biological Hazard Measurement. Image was taken by Connie Wu in February 2024

The grand opening of the renovated lab was held in November 2023, bringing together students, faculty, staff and alumni to celebrate the new space. The event featured a welcome by Head of OEH Division and Director of MSc OEH program Christopher McLeod, followed by remarks from Director pro tem of SPPH Aslam Anis, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Mieke Koehoorn, and Head of OEH Teaching and Research Lab Hugh Davies.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the new space.

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Looking ahead, the lab will continue to be a hub for research and teaching in occupational and environmental health. The school is currently developing plans to introduce new non-credit courses in Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) in late 2024, utilizing the lab as a key resource for creating new learning materials and enhancing multi-access teaching, thereby increasing accessibility to remote students.

The MSc OEH program of the School of Population and Public Health provides the skills and knowledge to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, physical and biological hazards in workplace and community environments. Hands-on experience in the lab and in the field helps our students pursue careers in research, occupational and environmental hygiene, policy analysis, health and safety, and more.

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