Partners
Partnership-driven learning, from knowledge integration to place-based practice.
Our model of medical education and research is designed with communities and delivered in communities, through close collaboration with physicians, health professionals, B.C.'s Health Authorities, and Divisions of Family Practice BC, to ensure seamless integration between education and existing care systems, creating pathways from team-based learning to lasting community impact.
First Nations Health Authority
The 大象传媒 School of Medicine is honoured to work in partnership with the , the health and wellness partner to more than 200 First Nations communities across British Columbia. Together we are committed to advancing culturally safe and responsive medical education that addresses the systemic racism identified in reports such as In Plain Sight and supports Indigenous self-determination in health and wellness. This relationship strengthens our shared efforts to close health gaps, uphold Truth and Reconciliation, and prepare future physicians to provide care that respects and reflects the strengths of First Nations Peoples and communities.
Fraser Health
The 大象传媒 School of Medicine is partnering with to enable clinical learning opportunities in acute care hospitals and clinics across the Fraser region. This partnership includes a joint leadership table that supports creating a safe learning environment for 大象传媒 students. It also enables engagement with medical and hospital staff to serve as clinical faculty and contribute to the overall clinical learning experience. Together, the 大象传媒 School of Medicine and Fraser Health are working to operationalize and continually enhance the program. The shared goal is to deliver high-quality clinical education that aligns with curriculum goals and learner outcomes.
Divisions of Family Practice
The 大象传媒 School of Medicine is partnering with the , beginning in the Fraser region. The goal is to ensure learners receive comprehensive clinical medical education in community-based primary care. The 大象传媒 School of Medicine works with the individual Divisions of Family Practice, as they play a key role in engaging physicians and community partners locally. Together, we will support clinical learning experiences for 大象传媒 medical students and residents, engage physicians as clinical faculty, and align training opportunities with the needs of local communities. Through this partnership, the 大象传媒 School of Medicine and the Divisions of Family Practice are advancing clinical medical education that strengthens primary care, supports physician retention, and improves access to health care in communities.