{"product_id":"dreamers-skeptics-and-healers-the-story-of-bcs-medical-school-9781989603895","title":"Dreamers Skeptics and Healers The Story of BCs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UBC Faculty of Medicine at 70 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA legacy of care.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHailed as one of the world's top-ranked medical schools, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is globally recognized as a leader in medical education and health sciences research. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, this richly illustrated history is an inspiring reflection on the Faculty's rise from humble beginnings to its standing today as a beacon of excellence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlikely though it may seem in 2021, the Faculty's creation was threatened from the moment British Columbia entered Confederation in 1871. Proposals for a provincial medical school encountered myriad challenges. There was no university until 1915. Financial barriers, the apathy of provincial politicians and conflict among physicians as to the need for and the optimal location of a medical school and a potential university hospital led to recurrent setbacks and delay. It took eight decades for the dream to become a reality. And yet, establish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Page Two Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888948425047,"sku":"9781989603895","price":27.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dreamers-skeptics-and-healers-the-story-of-bcs-medical-school-9781989603895","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}