Indigenous Public Health Training (IPH)

Explore Canada’s only Indigenous Public Health professional development opportunity at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.

The Indigenous Public Health Training Institutes equip Indigenous community members and scholars with the necessary skills to address public health issues in Indigenous communities. One-week intensive courses are offered toward the completion of the Graduate Certificate or Certificate (non-credit) in Indigenous Public Health, or courses can be taken individually.



Thank you for all your interest in the Indigenous Public Health Winter Institute 2025 – Applications are NOW CLOSED

The summer institute will be held tentatively in the middle to end of August in person at UBC Vancouver, covering the following courses:

  • An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Health of Indigenous Peoples (SPPH589, 1.5 credits)
  • Environmental Health in Indigenous Communities (SPPH577, 1.5 credits)


Do you have any questions?

If you’re unsure of eligibility, require support with your application or have any questions at all, or want to discuss Credit vs Non-Credit options, please do not hesitate to contact us: ceih.iph@ubc.ca

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