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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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Upright Open MRI renewed as UBC Shared Research Platform
UBC’s Upright Open MRI at Vancouver General Hospital is the only imaging platform of its kind used exclusively for research in North America.
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tanis Worthy, Engineering Better Outcomes
From his roots in a local blue-collar family to completing elite subspecialty training across North America, Dr. Benjamin Jong’s journey to Peace Arch Hospital is a testament to the power of mentorship and clinical versatility.
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Dr. Emily Schaeffer Appointed Director, Clinical Research
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Schaeffer on her appointment to the role of Director, Clinical Research EMILY SCHAEFFERDirector, Clinical Research Division: Pediatric Orthopaedics Site:Vancouver – BC Children’s Hospital In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical science, the bridge between laboratory discovery and patient care is more vital than ever. At UBC Orthopaedics, we are proud to announce…
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Dr. Philip Hache Appointed Director, Global Orthopaedics
Dr. Philip Hache is appointed Director, Global Orthopaedics, effective April 1, 2026.
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