Dr. Tristan Lai

Instructor

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Biography

Tristan Lai graduated from the University of Alberta in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He also received additional prescribing authorization from the Alberta College of Pharmacy in 2017. He joined the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia in 2021, where he develops, coordinates, and instructs courses in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Entry-to-Practice PharmD programs. His research and teaching focus on prioritizing core values of humanity, intersectionality, and relationality, aiming to equip emerging practicing pharmacy professionals with the competencies needed to provide quality and dignified pharmaceutical care. Tristan is actively engaged in promoting 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion within pharmacy education and has received multiple awards for his contributions to teaching and learning in higher education.

Research Interests

Pharmacy Education Experiential Learning Health Equity Curriculum Development

Experience

Lecturer Coordinator

2021-09-01 — Present

Office Experiential Education • Vancouver, BC

Develops, coordinates, and instructs courses in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Entry-to-Practice PharmD programs.

Awards

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D2L Innovation Award

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Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Award

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Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl Hygeia

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.