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Ortho Catalyst Grants
Timeline Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Launch call for Catalyst Grant proposals Saturday, October 31 Deadline for Proposals December 2026 Funding decisions are finalized and communicated to all applicants. Successful applicants receive award information and funding instructions. January 2027 Approved OQI and OKE projects to launch – June 30, 2027– December 31, 2027– June 30, 2028 –…
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2026 Faculty of Medicine Awards: Celebrating Dr. Catherine O’Brien and Dr. Donald Garbuz
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is proud to celebrate two distinguished faculty members who were recently recognized for their contributions by the UBC Faculty of Medicine, alongside Dr. Kelly Apostle and Dr. Tom Oxland. We are excited to honour Dr. Catherine O’ Brien, as the recipient for Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching…
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UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2027 | January 21-23, 2027
Get ready for Whistler and the Whistler Orthopaedic Summit! The UBC Department of Orthopaedics invites you to join us for the Annual Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2027. This two day conference will bring together orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, and other trainees from Canada, the US, and around the world. The Whistler Summit combines two world-class conferences…
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A Glimpse into Orthopaedics: June 2026 WORTH Event Recap
On June 6, 2026, the Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) program held its 4th annual flagship event at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. In total, 97 high school students from grades 10 to 12 throughout the Lower Mainland attended the event. The event kicked off with a keynote by Dr. Patricia Moreno Grangeiro, a pediatric…
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Academic Leadership Transition
On August 1, Dr. Thomas Oxland completed his term as Associate Head, Academic, and the Department welcomed Dr. David Wilson as Associate Head, Research and Academic Affairs. Dr. Oxland served in this role for three years with a steadfast commitment to strengthening the Department’s academic profile and supporting faculty recognition. During his tenure, he led…
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Division of Orthopaedics Research Reunion
On July 10, 2026, the UBC Department of Orthopaedics Research (DOER) community gathered at the Wall Ideas Lounge to celebrate a quarter-century of collaboration at the DOER reunion. The event welcomed back former graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates, bringing together the extensive network of researchers who have passed through the labs of Dr. Dave Wilson, Dr. Tom Oxland,…
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Student Spotlight – Ananya Gupta
ANANYA GUPTACommunications Assistant Site:Vancouver – Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre Meet Ananya, the Communications Assistant at the UBC Department of Orthopaedics! Ananya joined the UBC Department of Orthopaedics in September 2025 as a Communications Assistant after graduating from UBC with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She supports the Department’s communications through feature stories,…
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Meet our 2026 Incoming Residents
We are pleased to welcome our six new residents to the UBC Department of Orthopaedics Residency Program: Bipandeep Biran, Andy Deprato, Nicholas Garbuz, Kurbaan Shergill, and Rory Trevorrow. Join us to welcome them as they embark on their orthopaedic careers. Andy Deprato, MD Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta “I am from Edmonton where I completed my undergraduate…
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