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  • The Hippy Lab – Promoting Health and Wellness for Children Locally and Globally

    World Children's Day presents a compelling opportunity to reflect on the core motivation that guides the Hippy Lab at the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Our mission is to improve hip health, mobility, and quality of life for all children through research, clinical care, education, and advocacy. Read More

  • Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports

    New research led by Dr. Brian Kwon, Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury and professor at UBC Orthopaedics, reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis. Read More

  • UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program Info Night | December 3, 2024

    Medical Students! Are you ready to take the next step in your medical career? Join us for an interactive online info session where you’ll get an insider’s look at our residency program! Meet our faculty and current residents and gain valuable insights into the CaRMS application process. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and discover what makes our program unique. Read More

  • Taqdir Ali receives 2024 Michael Smith Health Research BC Research Trainee Award to develop AI-driven software to assist doctors in diagnosing fractures in children

    Innovations in orthopaedic—such as postdoctoral research fellow Taqdir Ali's research project, Advancing Orthopaedics Diagnostic Intelligence: Deep Learning and Generative AI Models for Fracture Identification and Dialogue-driven Documentation and Decision-making—are paving the way for faster, more accurate diagnoses and tailored patient care. Read More

  • Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) Workshop | November 16, 2024

    Want to learn more about careers in healthcare or engineering? BC Children's Hospital and the UBC Department of Orthopaedics invite young women (grades 10-12), women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming students interested in learning more about pursuing care to the Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) Workshop! Read More

UBC Orthopaedics

Residency Program Info Night

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 5-7pm PT on Zoom

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UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Advancing musculoskeletal health through knowledge and innovation. 

As part of one of the world’s top-ranked medical schools, the UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.

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  • The Hippy Lab – Promoting Health and Wellness for Children Locally and GloballyNovember 20, 2024
  • Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sportsNovember 18, 2024
  • UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program Info Night | December 3, 2024November 8, 2024

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Mobility for All

We are proud to present UBC Orthopaedics 2023-2028 Strategic Plan: Mobility for All.

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Global Orthopaedics

Learn more about our activities that improve orthopaedic care and outcomes in communities all around the globe.

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READI Committee

Learn more about how UBC Orthopaedics is working to create respectful, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environments.

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Department Spotlight

Meet some of our inspiring faculty, staff, and trainees, and learn more about their interests and accomplishments.

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Support Orthopaedics

We invite you to support us as we foster and maintain collaborative research and training in the care of injured and disabled persons.

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Department of Orthopaedics
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Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
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