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  • UBC GO Spotlight – Claire Weeks and Peter Wing

    In our second UBC GO spotlight, we learn about two retired Vancouver physicians, Peter Wing and Claire Weeks, and their work with SpiNepal. Dr. Wing, M.D., FRCSC, is a UBC Clinical Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedics and former spine surgeon. Dr. Weeks is a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita, physiatrist and spinal cord rehab specialist. Read More

  • Pride at UBC

    At UBC, we’re proud of our diverse students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at UBC, connect with your community, help create positive space on and off campus and stand up for sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) diversity. Read More

  • Meet our 2023 Incoming Residents

    We are pleased to welcome six new residents to the UBC Department of Orthopaedics Residency Program in 2023: Mejbel Alajmi, Akash Chopra, Meg Evans, Nicola Horwood, Taylor Ricci, and Katherine van Kampen. Read More

  • Indigenous History Month 2023

    June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, a month to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Check out a collection of UBC and community events. Read More

  • READI Spotlight – Lane Dielwart

    Our bi-monthly READI Spotlight series features in-depth conversations with a UBC Department of Orthopaedics member about how respect, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI) appears in their life. In our third READI spotlight of the year, we speak with UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Lane Dielwart. 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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  • UBC GO Spotlight – Claire Weeks and Peter WingJune 8, 2023
  • Pride at UBCJune 6, 2023
  • Meet our 2023 Incoming ResidentsJune 2, 2023

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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
Faculty of Medicine
Diamond Health Care Centre
11th Floor – 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
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