Kalina Popova

Kalina Popova serves as Assistant Dean of the Island Medical Program and holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. Her leadership role focuses on medical education delivery across Vancouver Island campuses within UBC's distributed medical school framework.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Doctor of Medicine (MD), and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC), indicating specialized clinical training. These qualifications position her at the intersection of academic medicine and clinical practice.

Dr. Popova's professional focus centers on anesthesiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic interventions, with strong emphasis on medical education administration. Her work bridges clinical pharmacology applications with curriculum development for medical students in regional training sites, contributing to UBC's mission of expanding physician training beyond urban centers.

In her administrative capacity, she oversees the operational and educational framework of the Island Medical Program, ensuring alignment with Faculty of Medicine standards while addressing unique rural and community-based training needs. This includes faculty development, student support systems, and integration with British Columbia's healthcare delivery networks.