At the UBC SEM, we help maximize your involvement with sport and exercise to live a happy and healthy life. We are committed to excellence in education, research and service. Our goal is to embed sport and exercise medicine as a core treatment to help improve patient outcomes and deliver sustainable health change.

Latest Updates

  • In Memoriam: Dr. Jack Taunton

    On behalf of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Family Practice and the Section of Sports and Exercise Medicine, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jack Taunton, professor emeritus, physician, researcher and beloved colleague. His loss leaves a big hole in our sport and exercise medicine community, not…

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  • Is it safe to exercise in extreme heat and smoky skies?

    July 9, 2024 For many people, summer is an opportunity to bring their exercise routine out of the gym and into the great outdoors. But as heat waves, wildfires and smoke-choked skies become commonplace for more communities, it’s important to safely adjust your outdoor exercise to the new realities of climate change. Dr. Michael Koehle,…

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  • Dr. Jack Taunton Appointed to Order of Canada

    Established in 1967, the Order of Canada celebrates outstanding achievements and extraordinary contributions.

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  • Welcome Kyle Stunden, Chiropractor

    Kyle’s practice with us has been extended until the end of June, 2024. UBC SEM is collaborating with the University of Toronto for a research project on collaborative care of different healthcare disciplines in various settings. These services are offered at no cost to patients during his appointment with us. No referral is needed for…

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The UBC SEM Clinic has been renamed from Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic. Allan McGavin Physiotherapy (which operates as a separate entity within the clinic) remains the same.