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Dr. Joe Costa leads efforts to streamline referral process to musculoskeletal consultation and care
The orthopaedic surgeons at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC), and a team of over 30 stakeholders in the NHA, have embarked on an initiative to implement a central intake model for elective orthopaedic referrals in an effort to streamline the referral process, and to improve access to musculoskeletal consultation and care.
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In the News! How a Canadian invention is keeping surgical skills sharp while COVID-19 idles many ORs
UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Associate Professor, Dr. Danny Goel, was featured by the CBC for his his innovation in training surgeons with virtual reality!
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Faculty Spotlight – Fay Leung
FAY LEUNGCLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Division:Arthroscopy Site:Vancouver – Richmond Hospital Dr. Fay Leung is a Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. She specializes in knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip arthroscopy. As an educator, Dr. Leung is passionate about continuing medical education, research, and teaching at UBC. Can you tell us about your educational background and
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In the News! The right cancer treatment information at the right time
UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Assistant Professor, Dr. Raphaële Charest-Morin, discusses her research into how best to manage cancer patients’ treatment expectations.
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UBC Orthopaedics Faculty Members Win 2020 OTA Highlight Paper Award
UBC Associate Professor and VCH Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Kelly Lefaivre’s paper, “Quantifying Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction Following Pelvic Fracture”, was selected by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Program Committee as one of the top papers presented at the 2020 OTA Virtual Annual Meeting. The paper was co-authored by three additional UBC Orthopaedics faculty
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Dr. Robert McCormack resumes role with the Canadian Olympic Medical Team
A sports enthusiast since his younger days as a middle-distance runner for the Queen’s University Golden Gaels, UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. Robert McCormack, has been an essential part of numerous international and multi-sport events over the course of his career. His next role will be the Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Canadian Olympic Team! Dr. McCormack
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Dr. Gerard Slobogean Wins the OTA Bovill Award
We are proud to share that UBC Orthopaedics Residency Program alumnus, Dr. Gerard Slobogean, has won the 2020 Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s (OTA) Bovill Award! The award-winning scientific paper by Dr. Slobogean and team, entitled Vitamin D3 Supplementation Does Not Improve Fracture Healing: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial, aims to determine the effect of vitamin D3
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Dr. David Wilson Receives UBC Faculty of Medicine Strategic Investment Funding
We are proud to share that UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. David Wilson, is one of nine UBC faculty members receiving funding from the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Fall 2020 Strategic Investment Fund! His project, entitled Creating a New Shared Research Platform for Upright Open MR Imaging at UBC, will increase the amount, quality, and impact
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