Welcome to your department newsletter, here to keep you up-to-date with news, events, awards and research in the Department of Family Practice.

Community Opportunities

• Nomination deadline for 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards extended to Friday, July 1st: This extension is in recognition of the extraordinary and additional professional duties and time commitments for members of the Faculty that have been made necessary by the pandemic over the last year, as well as to ensure a full and diverse slate of candidates.
   
• Did you miss the June 15 Research Rounds 'New Directions in Social Prescribing' presented by Dr. Kate Mulligan,  Senior Director of the new Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing? No problem! Email dfp.comms@ubc.ca for a copy of the recording.

• Recruiting rural GPs for a study on point of care ultrasound (PoCUS): The Centre for Rural Health Research at UBC is investigating the use of point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in rural BC. Last year, we completed Phase I of this study. This qualitative phase explored how PoCUS is being used by rural general practitioners (GPs) - you can find a report on the findings here. We are now recruiting rural GPs for Phase II of the study. This second quantitative phase will assess the following aspects of PoCUS use by rural GPs: (a) quality, (b) effect on diagnostic certainty, and (c) effect on patient management plan. Here is the recruitment flyer for Phase II and here is more information about the study. If you are interested in participating in Phase II or have any questions, please contact Anshu Parajulee at anshu.parajulee@ubc.ca.  
  
  

• Call for internal nominations for the UBC University Killam Professors: The designation “University Killam Professor” (UKP) is the highest honour that the University can confer on a member of faculty.  It recognizes exceptional members of faculty who are extraordinary teachers and researchers, who are leaders in their academic fields, and who have received national and international recognition. The Faculty of Medicine's internal nominations for the UBC University Killam Professors are due on June 30.
   
• Generalism in MD Curricula Study: Family Physician Case Reviewers Needed: Generalism is a widely held fundamental value in medical education and is now included in many accreditation standards. In recent years, medical schools have purported to emphasize generalism in their undergraduate curricula. Our question is: How successful are Canadian medical schools in delivering a pre-clerkship curriculum that emphasizes generalist principles? Using an evidence-based generalism framework, the Toronto Generalism Assessment Tool (T-GAT), the objectives of the study are (1) to quantify the degree to which generalist principles are present in the pre-clerkship case-based learning cases; (2) to use our findings to provide specific feedback to improve the cases; (3) to enhance the understanding of generalism and promote its stature within the formal and informal curricula of Canadian medical schools. For more information and/or to review 1-4 cases, please contact maria.hubinette@ubc.ca.
   
• Luba Butska, RM and Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Family Practice will be joining the Canadian Medical Assistant Teams nonprofit medical and health organization in June as they deliver health care to displaced Ukrainians at the Polish/Ukrainian border. Please see more information about the work CMAT are doing at https://www.facebook.com/CMATeams/. You can donate to Luba's trip at this fundraising site: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/healthcare-support-for-displaced-ukrainians/.
   

Grants and Funding Opportunities

UBC Health: Health Innovation Funding Investment

Health is produced by a complex interplay of individual, social, political, and economic factors. Interdisciplinary and cross-faculty collaborations have the potential to lead to more innovative solutions to improve health and address health inequities. 

The Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards are intended to catalyze these collaborations by supporting cross-faculty and cross-campus research at UBC's Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. 

Awards of $10,000 to $25,000 will be granted to faculty members who are collaborating across faculties, disciplines, and campuses to develop new teams, pursue new ideas, or translate findings from innovative health-related research.

Funding projects should align with the strategic priorities of UBC Health and have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and/or society.

2022 Fall Call for Proposals
Opens: August 15, 2022
Closes: October 15, 2022

More funding opportunities

Webinar to Release Giving Voice to Mothers Study findings
In the webinar, we will explore the key findings from the report, and discuss how we can transform the lived experience of perinatal services and assure equitable access to the highest quality of care for all service users. 

Join us for a live conversation moderated by Nzinga Blake, Executive Producer, Race and Culture / ABC Owned Television Stations. Panelists include:

Tatyana Ali, actor and mother of two, on the experience of giving birth in the US
Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM on what care looks like in perinatal safe zones
Chandra A. Adams, MD, MBA and Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, PhD on how midwives and doctors      can listen to and act on what is most important to the people they serve
P. Mimi Niles, Ph.D, MPH, CNM/LM on how equity, safety, and respect can change depending on how care is delivered. 

We’ll also screen a short video narrated by Tatyana Ali describing the findings of a new report that includes the voices of 2700 women and birthing people.

Date: Tuesday, June 28
Time: 11am PDT / 2pm EDT

Register for the event. The webinar is free, registration is required: www.birthplacelab.org/voices
 

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Innovation Support Unit (ISU) 

• The ISU is hiring! If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining our amazing team please share this posting: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Engagement-and-Evaluation-Analyst-1_JR7978?q=ISU
• If you are interested in Primary Care Evaluation or Primary Care System Resilience, the ISU is looking for Clinical Faculty Scholars. Please reach out to isu@familymed.ubc.ca
• The ISU is going to be running Facilitator Training Sessions in both Team and PACC mapping starting in September (Training is typically provided in 2, 2.5 hour virtual sessions). To register on our waiting list (and be notified when training is available) please fill in our survey https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diHGPA3EbQToDTU
• The ISU has been working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC to develop a draft Provincial Primary Care Network (PCN) Evaluation Framework, to support the evaluation of PCNs across the province. The Provincial PCN Evaluation project team will present on the development of the framework at the next PCN Evaluation Community of Practice, hosted by Doctors of BC, on Thursday June 23rd from 1:30-3:00pm. If you would like to hear more about this work, please register for the meeting here:https://doctorsofbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcOiprz4sHdZgKjtV_yOmx8aSZIXgZ0Pi
  • Questions can be submitted prior to the session, either when you register or by emailing evaluation@doctorsofbc.ca. There will also be time for open Q&A during the session. Please note that registration will automatically add you to the distribution list for subsequent Community of Practice meetings. If you would prefer not to receive future meeting invites, please email evaluation@doctorsofbc.ca following your registration and ask to be removed from the distribution list.

• Hana Kim, HR Manager: Tenured Faculty, complex DFP HR matters for all DFP faculty/staff
• Annie Lai, New HR Coordinator: Non-Tenured/Term Faculty, Clinical Administrators
  • Job Classifications, Recruitment/Onboarding Advice, Non-Performance Notice
• Adrian Whitehead, HR Assistant: Staff (e.g. M&P, CUPE 2950, Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants, Students, Work Learn)
  • Workday Processing, Payroll, Absence Tracking, Vacation Hours
• Ara Silva, Clinical Faculty Coordinator: Clinical Faculty Appointments
• Christina Bui, Work Learn HR Administrative Assistant: HR administrative support and projects  

See updated list of Administrative Staff here: https://www.familymed.ubc.ca/about-us/administrative-staff/

UBC HR Central Support
The following is a reminder on services/support provided by other Central HR departments and units on certain topics:

• Payroll – if you have a payroll issue that cannot be resolved on a departmental level, please contract Integrated Service Centre at https://isc.ubc.ca/ or 604-822-8200 (UBCV)
• Employment Verification Letter- Did you know Payroll also generates employment verification letters for faculty and staff on payroll? Please reach out at https://isc.ubc.ca/ or 604-822-8200 (UBCV) and allow for minimum 10 business days.
• Workday – If you are experiencing issues with onboarding, enter information, or locate information on Workday, please contact https://isc.ubc.ca/ or 604-822-8200 (UBCV) or visit Workday Resources at https://isc.ubc.ca/resources
• Benefits – Questions about enrollment on benefits or support on benefits can be addressed to  benefitsinfo@hr.ubc.ca or 604-822-8111.
• Pensions – Questions on staff and faculty pension plan are found here https://staff.pensions.ubc.ca/contact/
• Learning and Development – Online Courses/Trainings – Many new hire orientations, trainings, and additional training resources can be found here https://wpl.ubc.ca/
   

PHO Declaration Requirement – Positions located within a health-care facility
If you or your new hire’s position is/are located within a healthcare facility, the position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate. Please verify on the secured Qualtrics link https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qvhh1UQG4Q3CCO and any questions can be addressed to your direct supervisor/manager or a member of the HR team.
 
UBC HR Updates

• Indigenous History Month is here throughout the month of June 2022! See events across UBC and Resources at https://events.ubc.ca/indigenous-history-month/
  
• Pride at UBC. At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity. See events throughout June 2022 https://events.ubc.ca/pride/
• Register for the 2022 Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge! Dust off those running shoes because Pick Your Peak Stair Challenge for faculty and staff is back, from July 4 to August 1, 2022. Learn more here https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/news/june-06-2022/register-2022-pick-your-peak-stair-challenge

Resource Corner for Managers and Supervisors

• PHO Declaration Requirement – Positions located within a health-care facility -  If you have an upcoming new hire and this position is required to be located within a healthcare facility, please ensure you inform your new hire to declare and verify their proof of vaccination against Covid-19 prior to the start date at the secured link https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qvhh1UQG4Q3CCO. Any questions surrounding this can be addressed to a member of the HR team.
• Workday - Additional Information Added to Vacation Approval Task - When approving an Absence (time off) request for a vacation, Managers will now see additional information to help them evaluate the incoming absence request. On the Inbox task, Managers will see a graph called My Team’s Vacation for the Current Year – Distributed (from the report of the same name).
• Workday - Shift Tracking Added for Hourly Employees: Hourly employees will now see a ‘Shift’ time block in their time-tracking calendar in Workday when taking paid time off (if eligible). These blocks show in Workday on days when hourly employees use paid vacation or banked overtime, and ensure that these days are counted as working days in Workday.
• Managing at UBC – Did you know UBC has an in-house leadership/management training program? Applications will open later this Summer 2022. If interested to learn more, please visit https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/leadership-programs/managing-ubc. This is a highly recommended program for newer supervisors/managers with eligibility criteria.
• Professional Development Funding – If eligible, some employee groups can access professional development funding to support access to learning opportunities that enhance their knowledge, work performance, and career growth at UBC. https://hr.ubc.ca/career-development/professional-development-funding
• Careers Posting on Website or Social Media- If you are a hiring manager and would like to post your job on the Departmental website or social media channels, please contact dfp.comms@ubc.ca 
  
  A note from Central Finance - Central Finance has changed their approach with overdue credit cards. Per the Business Expense rules, any cardholder who has unreconciled transactions over 90 days old will have received an email from Central stating that their card will be suspended.
  https://finance.ubc.ca/sites/finserv.ubc.ca/files/Final%20Business%20Expenses%20Rules_03182022.pdf

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Career Opportunities

Engagement and Evaluation Analyst
The UBC Department of Family Practice (DFP) has established the primary care Innovation Support Unit (ISU) to connect, engage, and partner with those who are actively involved in innovations in primary care.

The Evaluation Analysts will work with workstream leads and ISU faculty, to perform a range of activities including: review of literature to collate existing, relevant evaluation tools for primary care, collaborative development of multi-method evaluation guides for primary care clinics and networks, summarizing findings and reviewing with stakeholders, facilitation, and report drafting as required.  

Deadline June 24, 2022
See full job posting


Communications Coordinator, Department of Family Practice
The Communications Coordinator works to support the development and execution of communication initiatives at the Department of Family Practice.  The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining social media channels and the departmental website for the Department of Family Practice. This role produces content for and actively maintains Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram platforms working towards awareness and engagement for faculty, researchers, programs, learners and staff within the department. Additionally, the coordinator will maintain other digital platforms including websites and e-newsletters.

Deadline June 30, 2022
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Faculty Development Site Faculty, Vancouver Fraser
The Faculty Development lead will work with the Site Director and the central Faculty Development Portfolio Director to provide resources, professional development, and support to preceptors. They will work with other site faculty, residents, site directors, portfolio directors, clinical faculty, and the administrative team.

Applicants must have experience in clinical education and medical leadership, a passion for teaching, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy and understanding across a range of perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants must have their Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be in good standing with the CFPC.

Deadline June 30, 2022
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Curriculum Site Faculty, Vancouver Fraser
The Curriculum lead will work with the Site Director and the central Curriculum Portfolio Director to provide leadership and support related to curriculum design, delivery and continuous quality improvement. They will work with other site faculty, residents, site directors, portfolio directors, clinical faculty, and the administrative team.

Applicants must have experience in clinical education and medical leadership, a passion for teaching, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy and understanding across a range of perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants must have their Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be in good standing with the CFPC.

Deadline June 30, 2022
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Scholarship Site Faculty, Vancouver Fraser
The Scholarship lead will work with the Site Director and the central Scholarship Portfolio Director to provide resources, education, and support to residents in the area of scholarship, research, and Evidence Based Medicine. They will work with other site faculty, residents, site directors, portfolio directors, clinical faculty, and the administrative team.

Applicants must have experience in clinical education and medical leadership, a passion for teaching, and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy and understanding across a range of perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants must have their Certification in the College of Family Physicians of Canada and be in good standing with the CFPC.

Deadline June 30, 2022
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Research Associate, Birth Place Lab
The Research Associate (RA) strengthens the research capacity and outputs of the Birth Place Lab (http://birthplacelab.org), a research lab that specializing in community-centred health services research and knowledge translation projects that advance equity, safety, and respect in perinatal services. In conjunction with the Lead Investigator and key stakeholders, the RA will develop and oversee qualitative and mixed-methods analysis activities for the Birth Place Lab (BPL).The RA will collaborate with and liaise with external research partners, community leads and contractors to meet research goals and deliverables.  The RA provides technical expertise, mentorship, and support to early career scholars and trainees.  This position will also have an active role in the development of grant proposals for the ongoing support of these projects and integrated knowledge translation activities, as needed.

Deadline July 13, 2022
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Head, Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Department Head, Medical Genetics, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) together with Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) invites applications for the position of Head, Department of Medical Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC and Department Head, Medical Genetics at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. 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 Professor or Associate Professor in the Professoriate or Educational Leadership stream. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2022, or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

Review of applications will begin July 18, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
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Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the position of Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at UBC.  The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in academic leadership as well as experience in sustaining and strengthening collaborations with other academic units. The successful applicant is also expected to establish strong clinical and administrative linkages with all six Health Authorities at a provincial, regional and community level across British Columbia. 

Review of applications will begin August 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2023 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.
See full job posting

While remote learning, teaching and working continues, help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown, which lowers the temperature in buildings to reduce energy use and emissions on campus. very action counts! 
 
Before you leave switch off electronics

• Turn off the lights
• Unplug small appliances
• Close windows and blinds
• Report any air or water leaks
• Shut fume hood sashes and shut down non-essential lab equipment

Learn more

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Emergency Information and Messaging

• Everyone is encouraged to sign up for UBC Alerts to receive emergency messaging – there are instructions for Vancouver campus and Okanagan campus. 
• Also refer to UBC Campus Notifications (Vancouver & Okanagan) and UBC Faculty of Medicine Closure Information. 
• Similar alert services are available at other institutions:
  • IMP (UVic)
  • NMP (UNBC)