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  • WORTH Workshop Recap: A full day of discovery

    WORTH Workshop Recap: A full day of discovery

    Over 100 inspiring female-identifying and gender-diverse high school students came together for an engaging day filled with hands-on learning and invaluable mentorship. Hosted by UBC Orthopaedics and BC Children’s Hospital, this dynamic event aimed to spark curiosity and instill confidence in the next generation of orthopaedic professionals.

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  • Dr. Bonita Sawatzky honoured with 2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness

    Dr. Bonita Sawatzky honoured with 2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness

    Congratulations to Dr. Bonita Sawatzky on receiving a 2025 UBC Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award. Her research, focused on advancing mobility and improving the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injury and related conditions, has had a lasting impact on clinical practice and the broader field of rehabilitation science.

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  • Meet our 2025 Incoming Residents!

    Meet our 2025 Incoming Residents!

    We are thrilled to welcome our six new, talented residents to the 2025 UBC Department of Orthopaedics Residency Program: Annika Ackerman, Hind Alhalyan, Sunawer Aujla, Yasmine Balan, Peter Chae, and Amanda Hadwen!

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  • UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research

    UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research

    Dr. Brian Kwon awarded $1.8M Brain Canada Platform Support Grant. The International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank (ISCIB): Promoting Global Spinal Cord Injury Research Through Human Biobanking will expand access to vital human biological samples for spinal cord injury research, enabling researchers worldwide to advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients.

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  • Postdoctoral Fellow Spotlight – Taqdir Ali

    Postdoctoral Fellow Spotlight – Taqdir Ali

    Meet Taqdir Ali—Bridging AI with orthopaedics! Taqdir is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at UBC, blending a PhD in computer engineering with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. His mission? To revolutionize how we diagnose and treat complex pediatric musculoskeletal conditions—making care smarter, faster, and more precise.

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  • Inaugural Dvorak Lecture in Spine: The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care—Honouring Dr. Marcel Dvorak

    Inaugural Dvorak Lecture in Spine: The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care—Honouring Dr. Marcel Dvorak

    UBC Orthopaedics recently co-hosted a very special combined Grand Rounds with the Departments of Surgery and Anesthesia titled, “The Evolution of Spine Trauma Care Shepherded by Marcel Dvorak,” celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Marcel Dvorak—an internationally respected spine surgeon, visionary leader, and beloved educator.

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  • UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2026 | January 29–31, 2026

    UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit 2026 | January 29–31, 2026

    SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that the 2026 UBC Whistler Orthopaedic Summit, combining three popular conferences—Arthroscopy, Adult Trauma Course, and Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT)—will be held January 29–31, 2026 at the Westin Resort & Spa in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia. Pre-register today to receive a direct link to registration when…

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  • Ortho Insider Podcast featuring Dr. Fay Leung

    Ortho Insider Podcast featuring Dr. Fay Leung

    In this special bonus episode of Ortho Insider, Dr. Leung, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Program Director of the UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program, reflects on her journey in orthopaedic surgery, her leadership in resident education, and what it means to welcome the Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Meeting to her hometown of Vancouver this June.

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