Clinical Faculty

Clinical faculty members are practicing health professionals. More than 10,000 clinical faculty members contribute to the vision of the Faculty of Medicine. They teach and inspire our learners and are the role models for the next generation of healthcare professionals. They also make significant contributions in administration, professional development, and translational and clinical research. 

By working alongside clinical faculty members, the next generation of health care providers — whether they be physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, genetic counselors, midwives, speech therapists or audiologists — will be fully prepared for the challenges of serving the needs of their patients and clients. 

Clinical faculty are: 

• Part-time faculty in the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and in the School of Nursing who have some special professional skill or learning of value to the University but who are primarily engaged in the practice of their professions outside the University 

• Allocated clinical teaching duties, for which they would be considered as an independent contractor, i.e. they are an appointee (but not an employee) of the University 

• Occasionally perform an administrative role for the University, which would normally require them to be an employee of the University 

• Not members of the Faculty Association 

Clinical Faculty appointments are required because: 

• Those who teach and assess UBC learners must hold a faculty appointment in order to meet FoM accreditation standards 

• Clinical faculty are covered by UBC insurance, thereby avoiding potential liability issues for both the individual and UBC 

Appointment Eligibility: 

• Eligible individuals are clinicians governed by the Health Professions Act, currently practicing in their profession, and are licensed and in good standing with their respective British Columbia College. 

• Individuals not governed by the Health Professions Act may be appointed at the discretion of the Department if they perform activities that support the delivery of patient care, or if they are public health practitioners whose work focuses on improving or sustaining the health of the population. A BC Health Authority or other public agency normally directly or indirectly funds their positions.  They are members in good standing with their respective professional organizations. 

• At this time, only individuals who hold an open work permit, a work permit that includes a UBC appointment, or have permanent resident status are eligible to hold a UBC clinical faculty appointment. Those who hold a work permit naming solely the Health Authority as their employer are not eligible. 

Clinical Faculty Appointments  

Clinical Faculty members are subject to all UBC and FOM Policies, as amended sometimes, and are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and complying with their content. All Clinical Faculty members are expected to be aware of and abide by the Professional Standards for Learners and Faculty Members in the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of British Columbia.

For further information on UBC FoM Clinical Faculty Appointments, please refer to: 

• Clinical Faculty Titles Ranks and Descriptions

• UBC Faculty of Medicine Policy on Clinical Faculty Appointments 

• Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Clinical Faculty Affairs 

Perks & Benefits: 

Clinical faculty at UBC are recognized and rewarded for their teaching contributions. 

A clinical faculty appointment at UBC provides several perks. Explore the Services & Perks. 

Our Midwifery Clinical Faculty and Instructors are showcased under the  Department of Family Practice in the UBC Calendar. UBC midwifery preceptors must have Clinical Faculty Appointments with the Faculty of Medicine to be fully covered by UBC insurance. A few notable exceptions apply to non-midwife and interprofessional clinical placements. 

Clinical Faculty Application  

Please review and complete the Clinical Faculty Application Package. The following items must be sent to clin-fac@familymed.ubc.ca.  

• Application for Clinical Faculty Appointment (v. Jan2022) 

• Payment Instructions Form 

• Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Request Form (Optional) 

Faculty of Medicine Clinical Faculty Representatives