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The new Master of Applied Science in Accessibility in Biomedicine prepares graduates to redesign systems, spaces and processes so diverse communities—especially historically underserved populations such as persons with disabilities—are welcomed as full partners in research and practice.

Recognizing the body donors whose final gift helps train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The new special advisor to the dean on Indigenous health sees stronger relationships with Indigenous communities, more culturally safe health care systems, and more Indigenous physicians, researchers, and health leaders across Canada as the vision for his work with the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine.

As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, we asked Yasmine Hall, a student at the Faculty of Medicine (MD 2028) and former professional soccer player, to share her unique perspective on a sport she played at the highest level.

The research team has discovered that physical forces generated by neighboring cells play a big role in regulating brain stem cells, challenging the long-held view that chemical signals alone govern their behaviour.

With The Dr. Peter Bryce Indigenous Scholarship in Medicine, Pastor Jim Pot strives to “walk the talk” of reconciliation by opening doors for Indigenous students and honouring the legacy of a historic residential schools whistle-blower.

Paratrooper, pilot, trauma surgeon, military physician, NASA collaborator, space medicine researcher, volunteer surgeon in the Developing world and medical advisor to Hollywood: Dr. Andrew Kirkpatrick (MD 1988, Magna Cum Laude) has spent a lifetime serving others in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Yet the people who shaped his journey remain at the centre of his story.

On March 31 and April 1, 2026, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) at the University of Ottawa hosted the annual Bromley Memorial Event. Organized in partnership with the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy (IISTP) at George Washington University (GWU), this signature event provides the next generation of science policy leaders with rich training and mentorin...

Olivia Lopes, 2026 valedictorian for the anglophone stream of the MD program, is pursuing rural family medicine with a focus on empathy, communication, and community care.

Students at the 2026 HUBBUB showcase didn’t just present classroom projects. They explored some of Ottawa’s most pressing societal challenges — like health care delivery, homelessness, food insecurity and substance use — working alongside community partners, health-care professionals and city staff.