UBC GO Spotlight – Claire Weeks and Peter Wing
In our second UBC GO spotlight, we learn about two retired Vancouver physicians, Peter Wing and Claire Weeks, and their work with SpiNepal. Dr. Wing, M.D., FRCSC, is a UBC Clinical Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedics and former spine surgeon. Dr. Weeks is a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita, physiatrist and spinal cord rehab specialist.
SpiNepal Awarded International Development, Aid and Collaboration (IDAC) Grant
Spinal Cord Injury Collaboration – Nepal (SpiNepal) was awarded a three-year International Development, Aid and Collaboration (IDAC) Grant from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – RCPS(C) totalling CAD90,000 for its project: A Physical Medicine Residency by, in and for Nepal. SpiNepal works closely with the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre (SIRC) near Kathmandu, Nepal’s first […]
When one connection makes all the difference – Dr. Raju Dhakal: Scoring ‘firsts’ for Nepal spinal cord injury rehab with helping hands along the way
What began as a short visit to Nepal for Dr. Peter Wing, UBC Clinical Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedics and former spine surgeon and Dr. Claire Weeks, UBC Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita, physiatrist and spinal cord rehab specialist blossomed into a lifelong friendship and professional alliance with Medical Director, Dr. Raju Dhakal.
Dr. Peter Wing Receives UBC President’s Award
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Dr. Peter Wing is the recipient of the UBC President’s Award for distinguished service by UBC Emeriti in 2020! The UBC Emeritus College presents one or more President’s Award for Distinguished Service annually to UBC Emeriti who have, since attaining UBC Emeritus status, displayed exceptional […]