The Royal Canadian Legion is proud of their long-term relationship with the Chair of Family Pracice. Funding of the Chair was authorized back in 1977. Because of the generous donations by the Branches and Ladies Auxiliaries, this project bacame fully endowed.
Funding continues based on interest from a special trust fund.
The primary aim of the Department is to encourage medical students to enter the specialty of family practice. Physicians are encouraged to start family practices in rural communities. Many of these rural communities have had serious difficulties attracting and keeping doctors. UBC operates a Family Practice residency that is unique. During the summer recess months medical students are sent into communities throughout the province to work with family doctors.