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

  • 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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  • 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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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.