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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. We ended the meeting with a spectacular Alumni, Graduation and Awards Night to…
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Congratulations to our 2026 Orthopaedic Research Day Award Winners
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics hosts its annual Orthopaedic Research Day to highlight the exceptional work of its trainees. This year’s event was held on April 29, 2026, at BC Children’s Hospital, and was hosted by Dr. Michael Bond, Clinical Instructor. This year’s review panel included two accomplished orthopaedic professionals: Research Day marks the beginning…
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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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The Power of the Patient Voice: How a Rower’s Request Revolutionized Adaptive Fitness
For Dr. Bonnie Sawatzky, a career dedicated to mobility research has always been rooted in a single, fundamental philosophy: if research isn’t relevant to the patient, what is the point? This belief was put to the ultimate test when a former rower, navigating life after a recent spinal cord injury, issued a direct challenge to…
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