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Empowering Access: UBC Orthopaedics READI Committee’s Recent Victory
Recent improvements in the 11th-floor washroom of the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC) at Vancouver General Hospital, underscore the university’s commitment to accessibility, prompted by UBC Orthopaedics Assistant Professor and READI Director, Dr. Bonita Sawatzky.
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Study Reveals Equal Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes Regardless of Sex, UBC Researchers Find
A recent study conducted by a team of researchers from the UBC Department of Orthopaedics, led by Dr. Helen Crofts, challenges long-held misconceptions surrounding hip arthroscopy. Their comprehensive analysis conclusively debunks the notion of gender-based differences in outcomes, shedding new light on the evolving landscape of hip arthroscopy.
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UBC Orthopaedics Researchers Secure $2.3 Million Grant for Groundbreaking Spinal Cord Injury Study
Two of our esteemed faculty members, Dr. Babak Shadgan and Dr. Brian Kwon, have been awarded a prestigious $2.3 million research grant from the US Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
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Drs. Christopher Reilly and Andrea Veljkovic Receive 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards
We are proud to share that two distinguished members of UBC Orthopaedics have been honored with prestigious 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards. Their exceptional contributions to clinical teaching and leadership have not only elevated the field of orthopaedics but have also reshaped the future of medical education.
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Faculty Spotlight – Tyson Boettcher
Meet UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Instructor, Dr. Tyson Boettcher, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon whose journey from the rugged landscapes of Northern BC to the world of comprehensive orthopaedics reflects a deep commitment to patient care and community well-being. Learn more about Dr. Boettcher’s remarkable path, his vision for improving healthcare access, and the adventures that await…
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Kaid van Kampen Awarded the 2023 COA Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
We are proud to share that UBC Orthopaedics PGY1 Resident, Dr. Kaid van Kampen, has been awarded the 2023 Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Diversity in Leadership Scholarship!
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