Dr. Ashley Dalrymple has been appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation, a national recognition of her leadership in advancing innovative approaches to restoring function after neural injury.
The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to attract and retain world-class researchers who advance new knowledge and discoveries, strengthen Canada’s international competitiveness and help train the next generation of highly skilled people. Congratulations Ashley!
See the link in our bio to learn more.
What fuels a day in physical therapy school?
For Dani, it’s a full breakfast, movement, and meaningful conversations. Follow along as they share a day in the life of a physical therapy student in the North.
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The MPT-North cohort, delivered in partnership with the University of British Columbia, allows 20 of the 140 UBC MPT students to complete their studies at UNBC in Prince George.
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What drew you to physiotherapy?
As part of #nationalphysiotherapymonth we ask some physical therapists around the province about what inspired them to join this profession.
Learn more with the link in our bio.
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At UBC’s new Team‑Based Care Teaching Clinic, faculty and PhD students share how collaborative practice, and the responsible use of AI, can strengthen relationships, improve learning, and support comprehensive care for every patient.
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What does the life of a physical therapy student in Vancouver look like?
From enjoying a fresh matcha, to discussing exercise prescription in class, follow along as Joan, a first-year MPT student, shares a glimpse of day-to-day life.
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What does the life of a physical therapy student in Victoria look like?
Follow along as Emma shows us a day in her life, featuring some studying, playing bump with classmates, and a leg day sesh in between.
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The MPT-Victoria cohort, delivered in partnership with the University of Victoria, allows 20 of the 140 UBC MPT students to complete their studies at the Vancouver Island Tech Park (VITP).
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Meet the faces behind the Perception–Action Lab 🧠🔬
Lab Director Dr Naznin Virji-Babul and PhD student Sahar Sattari share how their research explores brain activity after concussion, and how physical activity can help concussion symptoms like brain fog, headaches, and trouble sleeping.
The Perception–Action Lab is dedicated to understanding the neural processes underlying perceptual-motor and social-emotional functioning in infants, children, and youth.
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In honour of National Physiotherapy Month, meet some of the outstanding physical therapists throughout British Columbia. See the link in our bio to learn more about their work.
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Every day, thousands of UBC learners across the health professions are training in urban, rural, remote and Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia.
From physical therapy and occupational therapy to midwifery, audiology, speech-language pathology and genetic counselling, these students are building their strengths — while helping patients gain theirs.
Learn more about how UBC Medicine health professions students are helping meet the healthcare needs of B.C. communities via our link in bio.
How can we strengthen B.C.’s network of care today, while building the healthcare workforce of tomorrow?
Across the province, student-led clinics provide UBC learners with hands-on training in the health professions, while bridging gaps in care. From physical therapy and occupational therapy, to midwifery, audiology, speech-language pathology and genetic counselling, students are gaining new strengths — while helping patients build theirs.
Discover how UBC Medicine health professions students, like Cary Brett, are shaping the future of healthcare across the province via our link in bio.
The Department of Physical Therapy invites applicants for the role of MPT-Interior Region / Vancouver (IRV) Regional Clinical Lead located at the UBC Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC.
This role is responsible for the administration and operationalization of the clinical education activities in the Interior Health region.
See the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2026 and Monday, April 6th, 2026 are Good Friday and Easter. The office will be closed and will resume regular hours Tuesday, April 7th. Have a great long weekend!
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