Interested in expanding your knowledge and skills? The UBC Department of Orthopaedics serves a provincial need for continuing professional development in the field of orthopaedics. Current programs include the annual Orthopaedic Update, the annual Orthopaedic Research Day, and Grand Rounds.
Upcoming Events
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2025
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2025 THEME: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
Join us for an enlightening celebration of 40 years of orthopaedics leadership at Ortho Update 2025 in Vancouver, BC at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue featuring engaging topics such as strategies for success, mentorship, and wellbeing!
May 8-9, 2025
Past Events
Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2024
2024 THEME: SOLE (SOUL) TO SHOULDER
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics and BC Orthopaedic Association (BCOA) hosted the annual Orthopaedic Update, a two-day conference for orthopaedic surgeons across British Columbia May 2-3, 2024 to stay informed of current research and innovations in clinical practice. This conference was available to remote attendees through a Zoom-Panopto livestream.
PRE-CONFERENCE (IN PERSON ONLY) – ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH DAY (MAY 1, 2024) The annual UBC Department of Orthopaedics Research Day took place Wednesday, May 1 in the Chan Centre at BC Children’s Hospital. This one-day event featured UBC Orthopaedics residents, fellows, and graduate students research.
READ ABOUT THE 2024 ORTHO UPDATE, RESEARCH DAY AND GRADUATION EVENTS
Grand Rounds
UBC Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds offer a range of clinically relevant, educational topics for a generalized audience of trainees and faculty members. Grand Rounds are held on Wednesdays from 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PST.
To view a list of our upcoming Grand Rounds sessions, visit our rounds calendar (to the left). All presentations are recorded and available for viewing via our Grand Rounds Archive.
Bone Break Podcast
Mastering the principles of Orthopaedic Surgery, one break at a time!
The Bone Break podcast is an innovative educational resource designed by Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery residents and medical students. The podcast stands as a cornerstone for medical students aiming to excel in their orthopaedic rotations by distilling complex principles into easy-to-understand, high-yield concepts.
Additional Resources
Faculty Development
Visit the Faculty Development site for resources, programs and events.
Visit the Feedback to Teachers section for information and resources about feedback from learners in the MD Undergraduate Program.
Continuing Professional Development
Visit the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) site to find courses, conferences, workshops and more.