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

  • Were hiring!

    Interested in joining our team? We currently have positions open for full time, on site Medical Office Assistants. The posting on the UBC Careers page will be open for ~ 2 weeks, so don’t hesitate to apply. Link is here Note: all applicants must be available for full time, on site work. Applicants will be…

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  • Congratulations Dr. Navin Prasad on the BC Lions Sports Hall of Fame Induction!

    We are proud to announce that the 2000 BC Lions team has been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding achievements and contribution to the history of Canadian football. This prestigious honor celebrates the team’s remarkable performance, including their triumphant 2000 Grey Cup victory, and their enduring legacy in the sport.…

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  • Sunday November 17th, 2024 – Celebration of Life – Dr Jack Taunton

    This Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 1:00pm-4:00pm there will be a celebration of life event held for Dr Jack Taunton in Tsawwassen, BC. It is also possible to attend remotely. If you wish to attend via zoom you may use the link here.  For more information about this event, including event location details, please see…

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  • 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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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.