Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tanis Worthy, Engineering Better Outcomes
From his roots in a local blue-collar family to completing elite subspecialty training across North America, Dr. Benjamin Jong’s journey to Peace Arch Hospital is a testament to the power of mentorship and clinical versatility.
UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien
Dr. Peter O’Brien is a visionary trauma surgeon whose career has profoundly shaped the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and influenced orthopaedic practice across Canada and around the world. From his early days as a resident in 1977, to his decades of leadership in trauma surgery, education, and global health, Dr. O’Brien’s career reflects a legacy […]
Dr. Omer Marom receives 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Omer Marom, recipient of a 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award for AI research in trauma care. Dr. Marom is currently an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellow at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where he specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, trauma management, and medical research. He is from Israel. The AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award […]
Dr. Kelly Lefaivre Inducted as a Fellow of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, who has been appointed a Fellow of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). OTA is the premier association of orthopaedic surgeons and related specialists in North America, bringing together academic and clinical leaders in orthopaedic trauma to advance its mission of improving patient care for musculoskeletal injuries. A major OTA initiative is the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA), which unites orthopaedic trauma […]
Faculty Spotlight – David Saliken
Meet Dr. David Saliken! Dr. Saliken is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor at Victoria General Hospital. Passionate about mentorship and education, Dr. Saliken is a proud member of the RebalanceMD team in Victoria, where he contributes to collaborative, patient-centered orthopaedic care.