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Masoud Malakoutian Received the Dean’s Graduate Thesis Award
Congratulates to Dr. Masoud Malakoutian on receiving the Dean’s Graduate Thesis Award for his PhD thesis that examines the biomechanical properties of the paraspinal muscles (the muscles that move the spine) in adults with spinal deformities to identify which biomechanical properties might lead to week back muscles and spinal deformities in older adults.
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Dr. Anthony Cooper Recognized for Excellence in Research
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Anthony Cooper, UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Associate Professor and pediatrics orthopaedics surgeon at BC Children’s Hospital, on being a recognized with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Research!
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When one connection makes all the difference – Dr. Raju Dhakal: Scoring ‘firsts’ for Nepal spinal cord injury rehab with helping hands along the way
What began as a short visit to Nepal for Dr. Peter Wing, UBC Clinical Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedics and former spine surgeon and Dr. Claire Weeks, UBC Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita, physiatrist and spinal cord rehab specialist blossomed into a lifelong friendship and professional alliance with Medical Director, Dr. Raju Dhakal.
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Invitation to Attend Code Red BC: Doctors Climate Rally – November 4
On November 4, 2021, a group of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals will be gathering in front of the BC Legislature in Victoria to highlight the urgent need for action on this climate and ecological crisis.
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Dr. Anthony Costa joins 2021 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship in Calgary as Event Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Anthony Costa, Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgeon in Prince George, served as Event Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the 2021 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship held August 20 – 31, 2021 at the WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta. The 2021 championship,…
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Faculty Spotlight – Duncan Jacks
Meet Dr. Duncan Jacks! He is a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and leads the Victoria Enhanced Recovery Arthroplasty (VERA) program. His combined passion for skiing and medicine has led him to serve internationally as team physician with Alpine Canada and on the downhill ski race course during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.…
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UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program Online Info Night – October 21, 2021
Join us for an online info session and discussion of the UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program and our CaRMS application process from the perspective of faculty and residents.
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Dr. F.P. Patterson inducted into the VCH Medical Staff Hall of Honour on October 18, 2021
The late Dr. F.P. Patterson, founder and longtime head of UBC and VGH Orthopaedics, will be inducted in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Medical Staff Hall of Honour in a ceremony on October 18, 2021. Dr. Patterson was a dynamic person and well known in orthopaedics around the world.
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