Peter O’Brien

UBC GO Spotlight – Peter O’Brien

UBC GO Spotlight – Peter O’Brien

At the heart of the remarkable collaboration between Canadian and Ugandan healthcare professionals stands Dr. Peter O’Brien, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon whose passion for global health led to the inception of the Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program (USTOP).

Orthopaedic Trailblazer, Dr. Peter O’Brien, Honoured with COA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Orthopaedic Trailblazer, Dr. Peter O’Brien, Honoured with COA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Peter O’Brien has been honored with the prestigious Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His extraordinary contributions have reshaped the field of orthopaedics, redefining possibilities and inspiring generations of professionals.

2022 Academic Gown Ceremonies

2022 Academic Gown Ceremonies

On May 25, the Faculty of Medicine celebrated the academic achievements and distinguished careers of faculty members during the most recent Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony. We would like to congratulate our newly promoted faculty members! Learn more about the careers and accomplishments of our UBC Orthopaedics honourees: Drs. Peter O’Brien, Christine Alvarez, and Danny Goel.