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 Winter 2026 are now closed!

IPH Winter 2026 Program Dates: February 16-20, 2026 (Download our program Poster)

  • SPPH 588: Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Health Research Methods in Indigenous Health Research
  • SPPH 587: Mental Health Care and Delivery in Indigenous Communities


Are you interested in our program but you have 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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