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Meet our 2021 Incoming Clinical Fellows!
We are thrilled to welcome 24 clinical fellows to UBC Department of Orthopaedics from across the globe in 2021. Each of our new fellows brings outstanding accomplishments and a deep commitment to the highest standards of clinical care. Clinical fellowships in the Department of Orthopaedics at UBC provide opportunities for trainees to expand their knowledge […] Read More
Dr. Joshua Giles Receives 2021 MSFHR Scholar Award
We are pleased to congratulate UBC Orthopaedics Affiliate Assistant Professor, Dr. Joshua Giles, on receiving a 2021 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Scholar Award. The MSFHR Scholar Program supports early-career health researchers in building innovative health research programs, training the next generation of scientists, and expanding their potential to make significant contributions to […] Read More
Faculty Spotlight – Dena Shahriari
Meet Dr. Dena Shahriari, an Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and UBC School of Biomedical Engineering. She leads the BioAugmentative Interfaces Laboratory at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her research lives at the intersection of materials science, electrical engineering, and medicine. Read More
In the News! Dr. Kelly Lefaivre MEDamorphosis Podcast: “What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Look Like Anyways?”
Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, UBC Orthopaedics Associate Professor and orthopaedic trauma surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital, chats with MEDamorphosis Podcast hosts Crystal Gong and Iman Lahouaoula about the process of choosing a specialty, the value of strong mentorship, and the unique road for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. Listen to the full interview: Share this […] Read More
Dr. James McEwen Appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Congratulations to UBC Orthopaedics and UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Adjunct Professor, Dr. James McEwen on his appointment to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition. Read More

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