Laura Farrell

Laura Farrell, MD, MMEd, serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Regional Associate Dean for the Island Medical Program at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. She leads medical education initiatives across Vancouver Island, overseeing curriculum delivery and student development in this distributed campus model.

Her educational foundation includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Medical Education (MMEd), positioning her at the intersection of clinical practice and pedagogical innovation. Dr. Farrell's work focuses on Medical Education systems, Clinical Medicine training, and Health Leadership development within regional healthcare contexts. She pioneers approaches to medical education in non-urban settings through UBC's distributed campus framework.

As Regional Associate Dean, she directs the Island Medical Program's strategic operations, fostering partnerships with Island Health authorities to create integrated clinical training environments. Her leadership emphasizes community-engaged medical education and physician workforce development for British Columbia's island regions, addressing unique rural healthcare challenges through curriculum design and student mentorship.