About Us

Our Mission

The Department of Family Practice is dedicated to the education of physicians and midwives who will be effective providers of patient-centred care in the context of family and community. The Department will provide leadership in the stimulation and facilitation of academic and community-based research and education that addresses the needs of communities.

Our Department

The Department of Family Practice is comprised of: a medical school serving undergraduates,  postgraduates and RIII (Third Year) residents; a midwifery program; a research office; and, the following eight Special Interest Focused Programs (SIFPs, formerly known as divisions):

Central Admin for the Department is located on the third floor of the David Strangway Building (5950 University Boulevard) at UBC's Point Grey campus.

Family practice teaching units and off-campus training sites

There are three teaching units utilised by the Department of Family Practice for student and resident training:

• UBC Health Clinic (third floor, David Strangway Building, 5950 University Boulevard at UBC)
  
• Oak Street Family Practice Centre (4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC)
  
• Vancouver Breastfeeding Centre (Suite 340 - 943 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC )
  

The Department maintains several residency training sites, each providing its own distinctive strength, and particular learning opportunities: