Community based Learning Experience in Aboriginal Health (IHHS 408), College of Health Disciplines, University of British Columbia

Eligible Trainees: all health discipline students and residents

Location: various Aboriginal sites across British Columbia – Cowichan Band (near Duncan, BC), Mt. Currie Band (near Pemberton, BC), Seabird Island Band (near Agassiz, BC), and Esketemc (near Williams Lake, BC).

Duration: 4 weeks in May/June, every year

How to apply:

Submit an application consisting of a one-page letter and CV to Kathryn Berry (Program Coordinator) at kathryn.berry@ubc.ca and copy Leah Walker (Associate Director) at leah.walker@ubc.ca. In your letter please demonstrate your interest in the course and why you want to take it, including how it is applicable to your future career. Write about any background in Aboriginal health that you may have. Also indicate your preference in site location. Please put your cover letter and CV into one document with your preferred sites listed on your cover letter.

Link: http://aboriginalhealth.med.ubc.ca/education/ihhs-408/

Rural Aboriginal Health Clinical Elective, Department of Family Medicine, University of British Columbia

Eligible Trainees: 4th year medical students

Location: Various rural locations within Fraser Health Authority region.  Location of the placement will be confirmed by Elective staff upon confirmation of the elective.

Duration: 4 weeks

How to apply:

For visiting medical students, see how to apply section For enquires, email elective@exchange.ubc.ca or Jennifer.Tisdall@ubc.ca (See instructions for sending emails)

Current UBC medical students can apply for this elective through one45

Link: http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/visiting-student-elective-program/electives-offered/electives-catalogue-descriptions/