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Celebrating Innovation and Excellence: UBC Ortho UGME Fall Research Forum 2025
The 2025 UGME Fall Research Forum brought together UBC Orthopaedics students, faculty, and trainees to celebrate cutting-edge research and academic excellence. From compelling presentations to a vibrant poster session and social gathering, the event showcased the innovation and collaboration driving our community forward.
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Dr. Bonita Sawatzky Appointed Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships
UBC Orthopaedics proudly announces Dr. Bonita Sawatzky’s appointment as the Canfield Distinguished Scholar in Patient Partnerships. In this new role, Dr. Sawatzky will champion patient voices in healthcare education, research, and clinical practice—shaping a more inclusive and empathetic future for medicine.
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UBC Orthopaedics Legends Spotlight: Dr. Pat McConkey
Meet UBC Orthopaedic Legend Dr. J. Patrick “Pat/JP” McConkey and read about his commitment to integrated patient care, education, and research.
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Dr. David Wilson appointed a Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research by ICORS
Congratulations to Dr. David Wilson, who has been appointed a Fellow of International Orthopaedic Research (FIOR) by the International Combined Orthopaedic Research Societies (ICORS) International College of Fellows. A FIOR designation is awarded through a competitive process to international experts in orthopaedic research, a process supported by the UBC Orthopaedics Awards Committee, led by Dr.
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Student Spotlight – Kaasvi Bhatia
Meet Kaasvi Bhatia, Communications Associate in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Kaasvi is completing a Bachelor of Media Studies with a minor in Informatics and is passionate about creative storytelling and digital communication.
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Reflecting on the Pregnancy & Early Parenthood in Orthopaedics Virtual Roundtable
How does becoming a parent change you as a surgeon? At a recent roundtable discussion on pregnancy and early parenthood in orthopaedics, new and experienced parents, including Dr. Lisa Howard, Dr. Jeff Potter, Dr. Helen Crofts, Dr. Lily Garcia, and Dr. Carrie Kollias, shared their experiences balancing careers and family life. The roundtable was part
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UBC Orthopaedics Appoints Dr. Carrie Kollias Associate Division Head, Paediatric Orthopaedics
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is thrilled to announce that Dr. Carrie Kollias has been appointed to the role of Associate Division Head, Paediatric Orthopaedics. In this role, Dr. Kollias will work closely with Dr. Anthony Cooper, Paediatric Orthopaedics Division Head, to enhance the overall operation and continuous improvement of the Division. This appointment is
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Dr. Michael Neufeld Honoured with the 2025 James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Award
Dr. Michael Neufeld was honoured with the prestigious James A. Rand Young Investigators Award at the 2025 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) annual meeting.
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