The UBC Traveling Health Fair (UBC THF) has become a vital initiative that enhances the health of faculty and staff while offering pharmacy students at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences invaluable practical experience. For many students, it stands out as a defining aspect of their education with the Faculty.
A Collaborative Effort
Originally a small health screening event held on campus, the fair has since grown into an annual collaboration between the Pharmacists Clinic (the Clinic) in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and UBC Health, Wellbeing and Benefits (UBC HWB). Each year, the fair focuses on a different health topic—ranging from cardiovascular wellness to kidney health—giving student pharmacists the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world patient interactions within a structured learning environment.
The Evolution of the Traveling Health Fair
The formal partnership between the Clinic and UBC HWB was established in 2014. Previously, UBC HWB had organized wellness fairs independently, but the addition of the Clinic brought a new clinical dimension to the initiative. Since then, pharmacy students have been working alongside licensed pharmacists to provide personalized health consultations and screenings, a model that continues today.
