International
Women’s Day

In honour of International Women’s Day and the 2023 theme #EmbraceEquity, meet some of the outstanding women in the UBC Faculty of Medicine who are transforming health for everyone.

“On International Women’s Day, please join me in celebrating the significant contributions and incredible accomplishments of the women at the Faculty of Medicine – from faculty, staff to learners. This day also provides an opportunity to advance our efforts and reaffirm our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.”

— Dr. Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC

Dr. Annie Ciernia

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination and bias.

Dr. Nel Wieman

Acting Chief Medical Officer, FNHA
Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry

I will forge positive visibility of Indigenous women.

Rebecca Levasseur

Master of Physical Therapy-North Program Assistant, Department of Physical Therapy

I will help forge women’s equality by supporting, sharing and celebrating women’s role in education and healthcare.

Dr. Teresa Tsang

Associate Head Research, Department of Medicine
Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

I embrace equity through being kind, respectful, and compassionate to all.

Sally-Anne Stelling

Physiotherapist and Lecturer, Physical Therapy and Research Clinic, Department of Physical Therapy

I will forge positive visibility of women.

Dr. Olivia de Jongh Gonzalez

Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Population and Public Health

I will help forge a gender equal world.

Donneil McNab

Black Student Initiatives Manager, MD Undergraduate Program

I will help forge women’s equality by challenging oppressive systems and advocating for policies and practices that support the rights of women in a sustainable way.

Dr. Karina Spoyalo

General Surgery Resident

I will call out gendered actions or assumptions.

Dr. Leona Adams

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
PGME Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Co-Faculty Lead

I embrace equity by engaging with and amplifying the voices of women of historically excluded ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Aneesha Thouli

3rd year MD student, Southern Medical Program

I will help forge women’s equality by supporting and celebrating the successful of women around me.

Karina Thiessen

PhD Neuroscience Student

I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination, and bias.

Dr. Chris Lovato

Vice Dean, Academic
Professor, School of Population and Public Health

I will forge women’s equity by striving to address issues that create barriers for women and bringing attention to where work needs to be done.

Nastaran Moarefi

1st Year MD Student, Island Medical Program

I will forge positive visibility of women.

Dr. Vivian Braithwaite

Internal Medicine Resident

I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination and bias.

Stacy Wells

Communications Manager, Department of Physical Therapy

I will forge women’s equality by promoting inclusive communication in education.

Becca Candlish

2nd year MSc Student, Genetic Counselling

I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination, and bias.

Sandy Lee

Senior Project Manager, Drone Transport Initiative

I will challenge gendered stereotypes, discrimination and bias.

Dr. Ricki Hagen

Pediatrics Resident

I will forge positive visibility of women.

Dr. Kim McGrail

Professor, School of Population and Public Health

I will challenge gender stereotypes, discrimination and bias.

Crystal McLeod

1st Year MD Student, Northern Medical Program

I will help forge women’s equality by uplifting and advocating for girls in rural and remote communities.

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Events

International Women’s Day takes place on March 8 to recognize and celebrate women’s achievements and advance efforts towards greater gender equality.

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Published: March 6, 2023