Donate to UBC GO
Your donation will support student education as well as academic research projects within Global Orthopaedics. For more information or to discuss further philanthropic opportunities please contact Olivia Peters at olivia.peters@ubc.ca.
About UBC GO
UBC Global Orthopaedics (UBC GO) is an initiative within the Department of Orthopaedics with a mandate to facilitate activities that improve orthopaedic care and outcomes in resource challenged communities all around the globe.
Our UBC Orthopaedics faculty members have rich skills in teaching and treating MSK pathology. Many have the desire to assist in reducing the burden of musculoskeletal disability beyond BC through building capacity, provision of clinical care, and pursuing research in areas of need. Embracing UBC’s view that universities are global actors, the Department of Orthopaedics seeks to enhance the impact of our clinical and scholarly activities to help build a more just, sustainable, resilient, and thriving world.
Discover the vibrant global footprint of our UBC Orthopaedics faculty, where over 12 dynamic members have passionately engaged in 47+ projects across 21+ countries. Through their unwavering commitment, our faculty has left an indelible mark on orthopaedic practices worldwide:
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Meet the UBC GO Committee
Nestled within the Department of Orthopaedics, UBC GO is a dynamic initiative dedicated to elevating orthopaedic healthcare in resource-challenged communities worldwide. Envisioned by UBC Orthopaedics faculty members, this initiative unites a collective expertise in teaching, treating musculoskeletal pathology, and a resolute commitment to extending healing beyond borders. Meet the faculty and staff members behind the UBC GO initiative.
Interested in learning about how you can get involved in UBC Orthopaedics’ global initiatives? Contact maneeta.janjua@cw.bc.ca.
Our Global Initiatives
Hip Hope Network
The Hip Hope Network is a collaborative group of hip health professionals dedicated to advancing research and knowledge-sharing for pediatric hip conditions globally. They aim to provide protocols for screening, diagnosing, and treating children with various hip conditions, welcoming clinicians, surgeons, researchers, nurses, and advocates to join their efforts.
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Spinal Cord Injury Nepal
Spinal Cord Injury Nepal (SpiNepal) is a group of active or retired healthcare specialists from Vancouver, Canada, who have expertise in caring for individuals with spinal cord injuries, are collaborating with colleagues in Nepal to share their knowledge and skills. Their objective is to establish international standards of spinal care at the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre (SIRC) in Nepal, create a sustainable care system, and develop SIRC as a central hub for spinal care in Nepal, with goals including training Nepalese specialists and enhancing SIRC’s capacity.
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Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Project
The Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Care Project (USCCP) is a collaborative initiative involving Makerere University, the University of British Columbia, and the Ugandan Ministry of Health. Its purpose is to provide sustainable, effective, and safe treatment for congenital clubfoot deformity in Uganda, aiming to prevent deformity-related challenges by building local capacity for early detection and management.
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Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program
In 2007, orthopaedic surgeons Drs. Peter O’Brien, Piotr Blachut, and Trevor Stone from UBC Department of Orthopaedics initiated an investigation into traumatic injuries in Uganda. This led to the establishment of the Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program (USTOP) in partnership with Makerere University, aiming to address the impact of traumatic injuries by improving education and care for those affected at Mulago Hospital, a vital orthopaedic training center in East Africa.
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Donate to UBC GO
Your donation will support student education as well as academic research projects within Global Orthopaedics. For more information or to discuss further philanthropic opportunities please contact Olivia Peters at olivia.peters@ubc.ca.
Contact the UBC GO Committee
If you’re eager to discover ways to engage with UBC Orthopaedics’ global initiatives, don’t hesitate to reach out to the UBC Global Orthopaedics (GO) Committee. Feel free to get in touch today to explore the exciting opportunities awaiting you in our global orthopaedics initiatives.
UBC’s Global Engagement Strategy
Learn more about how UBC seeks to collaborate with partners around the world to help build a more just, sustainable society. The university’s global engagement strategy, In Service, sets a path to harness our extraordinary resources and strengths for the greater good – together.