Inaugural Dvorak Lecture in Spine: The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care—Honouring Dr. Marcel Dvorak
UBC Orthopaedics recently co-hosted a very special combined Grand Rounds with the Departments of Surgery and Anesthesia titled, “The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care Shepherded by Marcel Dvorak,” celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Marcel Dvorak—an internationally respected spine surgeon, visionary leader, and beloved educator.
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.
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025: Leadership and Innovation
Our annual Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting began with Research Day presentations by our trainees, followed by Ortho Update, a two-day accredited CPD/CME orthopaedics conference, in collaboration with the BC Orthopaedic Association. We closed the meeting with a spectacular Graduation & Awards Gala to recognize and celebrate our 2025 graduating trainees and outstanding teachers.
Faculty Spotlight – Harpreet Chhina
Meet Dr. Harpreet Chhina! Dr. Chhina is a dedicated Research Associate in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. She co-leads the innovative Walk Tall Research Program at BC Children’s Hospital and led the development of LIMB-Q Kids, a validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for children with lower limb differences.