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Celebrating Resident Doctors Appreciation Week 2026 at UBC Orthopaedics
Honouring the dedication, passion, and impact of our remarkable residents. Every February, UBC Orthopaedics marks Resident Doctors Appreciation Week—a chance to shine a spotlight on the surgeons-in-training who form the heart of our learning environment. Their curiosity, compassion, and commitment to excellence shape not only the future of orthopaedic surgery but the culture of our department. This year,…
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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2025 Orthopaedic Academic Excellence Award Recipients
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the Orthopaedic Academic Excellence Award (Ortho-AEA): Drs. Alex Hoffer, Lisa Howard, and Michael Bond. “This year’s applications showcased creativity, solid methodology, and a clear commitment to advancing patient-centered orthopaedic research. The Committee was inspired by the calibre and enthusiasm of our emerging investigators.” – Dr. Thomas Oxland, Associate Head, Academic, UBC Department of Orthopaedics and Professor of Orthopaedics and…
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UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien
Dr. Peter O’Brien is a visionary trauma surgeon whose career has profoundly shaped the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and influenced orthopaedic practice across Canada and around the world. From his early days as a resident in 1977, to his decades of leadership in trauma surgery, education, and global health, Dr. O’Brien’s career reflects a legacy…
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Dr. Luke Johnson’s Hippy Lab Research Among Arthritis Society Canada’s Top 10 Research Discoveries of 2025
A paper produced as part of Dr. Luke Johnson’s PhD research has been highlighted among the Top 10 Research Advancements of 2025 by Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis Society Canada selects its annual Top 10 Research Discoveries from Society-funded research projects across the country.
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A simple device takes the guesswork out of post-surgery flap monitoring
An interdisciplinary partnership finds an engineering solution to a clinical problem. “This work is a great example of a fruitful multidisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of leveraging both engineering and clinical expertise to solve real-world problems.” Dr. Babak Shadgan first met Dr. Donald Anderson as a patient. After a routine medical procedure, Dr. Anderson noticed that…
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Department Spotlight – Amit Kalra
Amit Kalra is a Research Coordinator with the Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction team at BC Children’s Hospital. He supports multicentre research focused on paediatric limb differences and trauma, and plays a key role in organizing educational initiatives, including the Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT).
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Dr. Omer Marom receives 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Omer Marom, recipient of a 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award for AI research in trauma care. Dr. Marom is currently an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellow at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where he specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, trauma management, and medical research. He is from Israel. The AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award…
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Leading the Future of Spine Surgery: Dr. Nicolas Dea and VGH’s First Spine Robot
Earlier this year, Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) successfully treated its first patient using a revolutionary spine robot—one of the first in Canada. This robotic arm, made possible entirely through donor support, is transforming spinal surgery by enabling unparalleled precision and planning. At the center of this milestone is Dr. Nicolas Dea, Division Head of the…
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