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  • UBC Orthopaedics to Host North American Travelling Fellows

    UBC Orthopaedics is proud to host the 2025 North American Travelling Fellowship (NATF) tour, welcoming five outstanding orthopaedic surgeons for a special academic half-day on October 16. Join us from 1:00–4:00 p.m. in DHCC 9299 to hear from this year’s Fellows. Read More

  • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James McInnes

    Meet Dr. James McInnes! A passionate Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Instructor with subspeciality training in Trauma, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, and Hip Preservation Surgery. He is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and team-oriented care. Read More

  • UBC Ortho Fellow Authors New Guidelines for Reproductive Health and Safety in the OR

    Dr. Lily Garcia’s research exposes the hidden toll of surgical careers on fertility and pregnancy, revealing risks that extend far beyond orthopaedics. Her findings call for urgent changes in how we protect and support pregnant surgeons. Read More

  • Postdoctoral Fellow Spotlight – Jordan Broberg

    Meet Jordan Broberg! A postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at UBC. Jordan's research focuses on understanding how meniscal injuries and repairs affect joint function—with the goal of improving surgical outcomes and helping patients stay active for life. Read More

  • Discover the new UBC Ortho Mentorship & Wellness Hub

    Discover the UBC Orthopaedics Mentorship & Wellness Hub—your go-to space for tools and strategies that support professional fulfillment and community connection. Explore mentorship opportunities, track wellbeing with the PFI tool, access wellness resources, and find 24/7 support through the Physician Health Program of BC. 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.


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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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Department Spotlights

Meet some of our inspiring faculty, staff, and trainees—learn about their unique paths, what drives them, and how they contribute across our community.


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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 Orthopaedics to Host North American Travelling FellowsSeptember 29, 2025
  • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James McInnesSeptember 22, 2025
  • UBC Ortho Fellow Authors New Guidelines for Reproductive Health and Safety in the ORSeptember 12, 2025

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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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