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UBC Opens New Health Clinic for Training & Care
26 Sep
Summary
- New clinic provides primary care for up to 4,450 patients.
- It integrates health professionals and trains UBC students.
- Clinic is housed in the MacIsaac Health Building, named after a major donor.
A new, team-based health clinic has opened at the University of British Columbia, aiming to serve up to 4,450 patients with primary care. This pioneering facility, named the Gateway Team-Based Care Teaching Clinic, also functions as a crucial training ground for UBC students across various health disciplines. It is situated within the newly inaugurated MacIsaac Health Building.
The MacIsaac Health Building, a 270,550-square-foot facility, is named in recognition of a significant $40 million donation from the MacIsaac family. This gift is earmarked to bolster health education, research, and clinical training at UBC. The clinic's collaborative model involves family doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and social workers, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Students at the clinic work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical, supervised experience. This interdisciplinary approach allows learners to understand the complexities of patient care that often require input from multiple specialists. The building also supports advanced medical research and simulation training, with provincial funding supporting the clinic's operations and educational models.
