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2026 Faculty of Medicine Awards: Celebrating Dr. Kelly Apostle and Dr. Tom Oxland
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. We are excited to honour Dr. Kelly Apostle, recipient of the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize, and Professor Dr. Thomas Oxland, recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence – Senior Faculty.…
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2026 Clinical Fellows
Our newest UBC Orthopaedics clinical fellows come from all over the world. Join us in welcoming them to the UBC community as they pave the way for the future of musculoskeletal health worldwide.
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Celebrating Excellence: UBC Orthopaedics Honours International and National Achievements
As the UBC Department of Orthopaedics continues to make an impact on both the national and global stage, we celebrate Dr. Bassam A. Masri and Dr. Henry Broekhuyse for their recent achievements that reflect our department’s shared mission to advance musculoskeletal care that inspires the next generation of orthopaedic leaders. Dr. Bassam A. Masri Honoured with Doctorate in Athens We are thrilled to share…
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Building Community Through Conversation: The Scrub Supper Club
UBC Department of Orthopaedics and Surgery held its first Scrub Supper Club event on June 4, 2026, an initiative designed to foster connection, reflection, and community among surgical trainees in an informal setting. Thirteen orthopedic and surgical residents gathered for a meal and facilitated discussion at the home of Dr. Carrie Kollias, along with the…
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Precision and Progress: Burnaby Hospital’s Orthopedic Robotic Academy and the Expansion of Robotics Care
Burnaby Hospital’s new Orthopedic Robotic Academy is advancing surgical care with team-based training and cutting-edge robotics to improve precision and outcomes. Together with innovations at VGH and RVH, it’s expanding access to personalized, robotic-assisted surgery and helping set a new standard of care. Read here to learn more.
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Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting 2026: Advancing Orthopaedic Care
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics hosted the annual Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting, marking the beginning with Research Day with presentations by our trainees, followed by Orthopaedic Update, a two-day accredited CPD/CME orthopaedics conference in collaboration with the BC Orthopaedic Association.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Orthopaedic Research Day Award Winners
Meet this year’s award winners of the 2026 Orthopaedic Research Day.
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Student Spotlight – Navya Chadha
Meet Navya, the Communications Associate at the UBC Department of Orthopaedics! Navya plays a key role in sharing the department’s news and updates by managing the weekly newsletter, social media, and by writing feature stories.
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