August 1st is Emancipation Day
Unanimously designated as Emancipation Day by the House of Commons in 2021, this day marks the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 on August 1, 1834 across the British Empire.
UBC Orthopaedics Welcomes Visionary Leaders to Advance Education and Academic Excellence
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is thrilled to welcome Dr. Thomas Oxland and Dr. Nelson Greidanus, two esteemed faculty members, to take on significant leadership roles within our Department. With a vision of “pain-free mobility for all,” the Department continues its journey toward becoming a global center of excellence. This exciting leadership change is set […]
UBC Orthopaedics and University of Victoria Biomedical Engineering Program Collaborate to Inspire the Future of Orthopaedics
UBC Orthopaedics and University of Victoria Biomedical Engineering Program unite to spark passion, break boundaries, and advance orthopaedic healthcare.
In the News! Olympic Gymnast Turned Surgeon, Dr. Lise Leveille, Applies Athletic Skills to Surgical Success
Dr. Lise Leveille, a former Olympic gymnast and now a UBC Orthopaedics clinical assistant professor and pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, credits her athletic background for shaping her surgical career, highlighting the parallels between training as an elite athlete and becoming a skilled surgeon.
UBC GO Spotlight – Timothy Kostamo
Inspired by a childhood immersed in humanitarian work and driven by a desire to make a global impact, Dr. Timothy Kostamo has been actively involved in disaster response and orthopaedic projects, providing vital medical care and training in Haiti and Ecuador.