 The UBC Faculty of Medicine is a well-renowned medical school. We pride ourselves as a global citizen that participates in various types of international engagement, welcoming students from around the world. The summer program is a series of two courses. There's typically a mix of interactive type sessions, things like tutorials, discussions, problem-based learning sessions. The students have an opportunity to work in groups, in class they do role-playing, they get to know one another in a way that is different than just sitting in on a lecture. For any students who want to engage in a unique world-class program, whether it is in the medical science or the health professional science, this is a really good opportunity. Many of our courses use simulations or practical experiences to give the students those opportunities. What students tell me about the program is that they are really impressed with the instructors. They bring such passion to their teaching. You'll have instructors who are faculty at UBC, and sometimes you'll have graduate students who are doing cutting-edge research as well. They have a nice balance of some social activities that are planned and some free time where they can explore and do the sightseeing that I think they often come here to do. They do form wonderful friendships and connections with others. It's really heartwarming to see these students who in the beginning might have been quite shy but by the end really came out and forged new friendships. It is a real opportunity. I think it will really broaden the horizons. It will open up new areas of interest for them but most importantly allow them to experience what learning and living at UBC is like. This four weeks here at UBC will give you skills that you can take forward for your future career. You're going to meet new people, you're going to see new sites, you're going to explore UBC and you're going to walk away at the end of the Vancouver Summer Program with wonderful memories and experiences that will benefit you for years to come.