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  • 2025 READI Research Scholarships: undergraduates and orthopaedic residents pioneering progress 

    We are delighted to announce that Gael Hernandez Palmer, a fourth-year undergraduate student in Neuroscience at UBC, has been awarded the Undergraduate Research Scholarship for Indigenous and Underrepresented Students, and Kaid Van Kampen, a second-year Orthopaedics resident at UBC, has received the Tredwell Trainee READI Scholarship. Read More

  • Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025

    REGISTER TODAY! In 2025, we will celebrate 40 years of leadership in the Department of Orthopaedics with the theme of Leadership and Innovation. Come together for this two-day conference with orthopaedic specialists from across British Columbia and beyond as we explore the latest research and advancements in clinical practice. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn! Read More

  • Celebrating Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day – March 26

    This year’s theme, ‘Bridging Generations in Orthopaedic Care,’ highlights the need for  mentorship between senior surgeons and early-career surgeons in the overall strategy to address current and future musculoskeletal health needs for Canadians. Read More

  • The Evolution of UBC Global Orthopaedics – UBC GO

    Our UBC GO Team Written by Clara Joo About UBC Global Orthopaedics (UBC GO) For over 40 years, UBC’s Department of Orthopaedics has been at the forefront of advancing musculoskeletal care, education, and research. Building on this strong foundation, UBC Global Orthopaedics (UBC GO) was established to expand UBC’s impact beyond Canada, addressing the urgent […] Read More

  • Dr. Joshua Giles awarded Innovation Ignite Grant to develop the next generation of surgical planning for shoulder arthroplasty

    We are delighted to share that Dr. Joshua Giles has been awarded the Innovation Ignite Grant from Arthritis Society Canada for his research on personalized surgical planning for shoulder arthroplasty. 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.

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  • 2025 READI Research Scholarships: undergraduates and orthopaedic residents pioneering progress April 23, 2025
  • Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025April 14, 2025
  • Celebrating Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day – March 26March 25, 2025

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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 how UBC Orthopaedics is creating respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive learning + 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
Faculty of Medicine
Diamond Health Care Centre
11th Floor – 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
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