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Newly Established Educational Initiative is Shaping the Future of Women in Orthopaedics
A new study in the Journal of Pediatric Society of North America that looks at the Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) program hosted by UBC and BC Children’s Hospital shows how early exposure initiatives can inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopaedics.
UBC orthopaedic surgeon–engineer research team awarded Arthritis Society Ignite Innovation Grant for pioneering knee health research
The collaborative orthopaedic research team, comprising engineer Dr. David Wilson, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Parth Lodhia, and biophysicist Dr. Jordan Broberg, has been awarded an Arthritis Society Canada Ignite Innovation Grant to develop advanced MRI scanning techniques aimed at protecting knees from osteoarthritis.
Resident Appreciation Week 2025 video shorts!
We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible residents with a special video-short series from faculty members. Each one is filled with heartfelt messages, inspiring stories, and valuable insights, celebrating the incredible contributions of our amazing residents. Watch them all and reflect on the hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit of our residents.
UBC GO Spotlight – USTOP Team 2024
In this special spotlight, we learn about the 2024 USTOP team, highlighting their unique experiences and discoveries from the trip. USTOP (Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program) brings together a passionate team of surgeons, nurses, and physical therapists from institutions, including UBC and McMaster University, to provide sustainable orthopaedic care through local capacity-building and hands-on education.
From Ice to Orthopaedics: How college hockey sparked a 42-year medical career
After 33 years at UBC, Associate Professor Dr. Bill Regan retired from UBC Department of Orthopaedics on June 30, 2024. He reflects on the defining moments that shaped his remarkable journey from a small mining town and college hockey to UBC Orthopaedics associate professor and team physician for three pro sports teams.