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UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2026 | January 29–31, 2026
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that the 2026 UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit, combining three popular conferences—Arthroscopy, Adult Trauma Course, and Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT)—will be held January 29–31, 2026 at the Westin Resort & Spa in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. Pre-register today to receive a direct link to registration when it opens.
Ortho Insider Podcast featuring Dr. Fay Leung
In this special bonus episode of Ortho Insider, Dr. Leung, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Program Director of the UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program, reflects on her journey in orthopaedic surgery, her leadership in resident education, and what it means to welcome the Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Meeting to her hometown of Vancouver this June.
In Memoriam: Dr. Marcel Dvorak (1959–2025)
It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Dr. Marcel Dvorak, an internationally renowned spine surgeon, pioneering medical researcher, visionary leader, cherished educator, and distinguished professor of orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia.
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.
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!