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.



Applications for the Indigenous Public Health Training Program for Summer 2025 will open MAY 1st

Confirmed dates: August 18th – 22nd, 2025

  • 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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