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Meet our 2021 Incoming Clinical Fellows!
We are thrilled to welcome 24 clinical fellows to UBC Department of Orthopaedics from across the globe in 2021. They join us from Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Germany, Jordon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Each of our new fellows brings outstanding…
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Dr. Joshua Giles Receives 2021 MSFHR Scholar Award
We are pleased to congratulate UBC Orthopaedics Affiliate Assistant Professor, Dr. Joshua Giles, on receiving a 2021 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Scholar Award. The MSFHR Scholar Program supports early-career health researchers in building innovative health research programs, training the next generation of scientists, and expanding their potential to make significant contributions to…
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Faculty Spotlight – Dena Shahriari
Meet Dr. Dena Shahriari, an Assistant Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and UBC School of Biomedical Engineering. She leads the BioAugmentative Interfaces Laboratory at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her research lives at the intersection of materials science, electrical engineering, and medicine.
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In the News! Dr. Kelly Lefaivre MEDamorphosis Podcast: “What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Look Like Anyways?”
Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, UBC Orthopaedics Associate Professor and orthopaedic trauma surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital, chats with MEDamorphosis Podcast hosts Crystal Gong and Iman Lahouaoula about the process of choosing a specialty, the value of strong mentorship, and the unique road for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. Listen to the full interview: Share this…
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Dr. James McEwen Appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Congratulations to UBC Orthopaedics and UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Adjunct Professor, Dr. James McEwen on his appointment to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition.
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Staff Spotlight – Zafeiria Glaris
Meet UBC Orthopaedics Research Assistant, Zafeiria Glaris! Learn more about her work and what she enjoys about working in Hand and Upper Extremity research.
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Dr. Babak Shadgan Attends 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as Medical Director of Wrestling Competitions
The International Olympic Committee has amended its “Faster, Higher, Stronger” motto to include the word ‘Together’, highlighting the need for solidarity during difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. At this year’s 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, finding and sustaining the proper balance of safety and togetherness has never been more challenging. Dr.…
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Dr. Pierre Guy Named COA 2nd President Elect
Congratulations are extended to UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. Pierre Guy, who was named the Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s 2nd President Elect during the Association’s recent virtual Annual Meeting. “I am both honoured and humbled by the nomination” says Dr. Guy. “I know that many surgeons are contributing to improving musculoskeletal care in Canada and I look…
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