Dr. Larry Leung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Larry Leung is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a PharmD. He completed a postgraduate Community Pharmacy Residency at UBC and has extensive experience in teaching and academic leadership. Larry is deeply committed to advancing pharmacy education through collaborative research and innovative program design, focusing significantly on decolonizing and indigenizing pharmacy education. He co-founded the educational research team UPROOT, which explores ways to enhance support for Indigenous pharmacy students and improve health equity. Larry has led numerous projects, including serving as the principal investigator on grants that aim to build resources for neurology education and support Indigenous health practices. He actively engages in interprofessional education and the role of pharmacists in neurology, particularly within Indigenous communities. His contributions to pharmacy education have been recognized through various teaching awards and presentations at national conferences.

Research Interests

Indigenous Health Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy Education Health Equity Curriculum Development Experiential Learning

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in pharmacy education and leadership.

Awards

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Killam Teaching Prize

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Master Teacher Award

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West Coast Teaching Award for Excellence

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Teacher of the Year — Program Year Level 2

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Future Alumni Agent of Change

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British Columbia Community Achievement Award

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Ben Gant Innovative Practice Award

Courses

PHRM141 Seminar: Pharmacists Practice PHRM261: Indigenous Health Cultural Safety PHRM323 Pharmaceutical Care PHRM 212 Medication Management III

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.