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  • UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien

    Dr. Peter O’Brien is a visionary trauma surgeon whose career has profoundly shaped the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and influenced orthopaedic practice across Canada and around the world. From his early days as a resident in 1977, to his decades of leadership in trauma surgery, education, and global health, Dr. O’Brien’s career reflects a legacy […] Read More

  • Dr. Luke Johnson’s Hippy Lab Research Among Arthritis Society Canada’s Top 10 Research Discoveries of 2025

    A paper produced as part of Dr. Luke Johnson’s PhD research has been highlighted among the Top 10 Research Advancements of 2025 by Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis Society Canada selects its annual Top 10 Research Discoveries from Society-funded research projects across the country. Read More

  • Dr. Babak Shadgan

    A simple device takes the guesswork out of post-surgery flap monitoring

    An interdisciplinary partnership finds an engineering solution to a clinical problem.  “This work is a great example of a fruitful multidisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of leveraging both engineering and clinical expertise to solve real-world problems.” Dr. Babak Shadgan first met Dr. Donald Anderson as a patient. After a routine medical procedure, Dr. Anderson noticed that […] Read More

  • Department Spotlight – Amit Kalra

    Amit Kalra is a Research Coordinator with the Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction team at BC Children’s Hospital. He supports multicentre research focused on paediatric limb differences and trauma, and plays a key role in organizing educational initiatives, including the Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT).   Read More

  • Dr. Omer Marom receives 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award

    Congratulations to Dr. Omer Marom, recipient of a 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award for AI research in trauma care. Dr. Marom is currently an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellow at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where he specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, trauma management, and medical research. He is from Israel.   The AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award […] Read More


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.

About us

Education

From medical school and residency to fellowships and ongoing professional development, we offer hands-on training at every stage of your orthopaedic career.


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Research

Our world-class researchers are driving innovation in clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science, and applied biomedical engineering.


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Mentorship & Wellness

Through our mentorship program and wellness tools, we are intentionally building community to support your growth—personally and professionally.


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READI Committee

Learn how UBC Orthopaedics is thoughtfully co-creating respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environments.


Learn about READI

Women in Orthopaedics

Through mentorship, education, and advocacy, Women in Orthopaedics – WORTH is shaping a stronger, inclusive and equitable future in orthopaedics.


Discover WORTH

Global Orthopaedics

Learn more about our initiatives that are improving orthopaedic care and outcomes in rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities around the globe.


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UBC Ortho History

Learn about the history, highlights, and Legends of orthopaedics in British Columbia, and how we’ve grown since UBC’s Faculty of Medicine was established in 1950.


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Support Orthopaedics

Join us in advancing collaborative research and training that enhances the care, recovery, and quality of life for people living with injuries and disabilities.


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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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Latest News

  • UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’BrienJanuary 28, 2026
  • Dr. Luke Johnson’s Hippy Lab Research Among Arthritis Society Canada’s Top 10 Research Discoveries of 2025January 26, 2026
  • Dr. Babak Shadgan
    A simple device takes the guesswork out of post-surgery flap monitoringJanuary 26, 2026

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Get to Know Us: Department Spotlights

  • Department Spotlight – Amit Kalra
  • Student Spotlight – Kaasvi Bhatia
  • Staff Spotlight – Sandy McNeill

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Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
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