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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: Abdulmjeed Almazroua, 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 Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta “I am from Edmonton where I completed my…
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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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