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Dr. Charest-Morin Awarded the AO Spine 2023 Luiz Vialle Award
Join us in congratulating AO Spine 2023 Luiz Vialle Award winner, Raphaële Charest-Morin! Dr. Charest-Morin is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics’ Spine Division. This important award is named after the founder of the AO Spine Knowledge Forums Luiz Vialle, and recognizes young practitioners for their contributions to the field of…
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Student Spotlight – Ola Olatona
Ola Olatona is an aspiring medical professional. Her work with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics has focused on creating respectful, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environments via her involvement with the Department’s respect, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI) committee. She is in the final stages of completing her MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences at…
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READI Spotlight – Fay Leung
As we kick off 2023, we will be featuring a bi-monthly interview with a UBC Department of Orthopaedics member about how equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) appears in their life. In our first READI spotlight of the year, we speak with UBC Orthopaedics Faculty Member, Dr. Fay Leung.
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Resident Doctors Appreciation Week, February 6-10, 2023
It’s Resident Doctors Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the UBC resident doctors who are providing care in communities across the province. Read the Q&A featuring UBC Orthopaedics Resident, Alice Wang!
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Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month. While we should celebrate Black history and excellence every day, this is an opportunity for a focused, intentional and elevated reflection and recognition of Black history and achievement – and the many historical and contemporary contributions of Black Canadians, Black British Columbians and Black students, faculty and staff at UBC.
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Staff Spotlight – Ashley Munoz
Meet Ashley Munoz, a Clinical Research Coordinator for the HIPpy Research Lab at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at BC Children’s Hospital.
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Keeping you on your toes: Improving patient outcomes following foot and ankle surgery
UBC Orthopaedics Professor & CHÉOS Scientist, Dr. Alastair Younger, shares how knowledge gained from following patients after foot and ankle surgery can help improve healing and patient outcomes from bone fractures.
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CPOT Faculty Spotlight Series: Dr. Dror Paley
The annual Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT) covers current and practical updates in all aspects of paediatric trauma surgery by experts who share insights, tips, and up-to-date surgically relevant content. Learn more about some of our experienced international faculty members that have participated in CPOT, and register for the upcoming January 2023 course!
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