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2023 Year in Review
Every day, faculty, staff and trainees in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics are working together, to advance musculoskeletal health locally and globally. Look back at some of our highlights from the past year.
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UBC GO Spotlight – David Stockton
In the latest installment of the UBC Global Orthopaedics (UBC GO) Spotlight series, delve into the transformative journey of UBC Clinical Assistant Professor and orthopaedic trauma surgeon, Dr. David Stockton, whose unwavering commitment to advancing orthopaedic trauma care in Uganda through the Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program (USTOP) and innovative collaborations reflects a dedication that goes…
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UBC Orthopaedics Staff and Residents Embrace the KIAROS Blanket Exercise
The Department recently participated in the transformative KIAROS Blanket Exercise, walking the path of Indigenous and non-Indigenous history to deepen empathy and underscore the crucial role of trainee involvement in shaping a more empathetic and informed healthcare community.
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Unbreakable wills: From injuries to climbing Mount Everest
The remarkable story of Julian Bannister’s journey from a serious skiing accident to conquering Mount Everest exemplifies the unwavering commitment and resilience fostered through the exceptional care provided by the Department of Orthopaedics at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).
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Congratulations to our 2023 Orthopaedic UGME Fall Research Forum Award Winners
UBC Department of Orthopaedics celebrates outstanding student research at the 2023 UGME Fall Forum, chaired by Dr. Lise Leveille, honoring exceptional achievements in orthopaedic studies.
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Faculty Spotlight – Jonathan Bourget-Murray
Meet UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Instructor, Jonathan Bourget-Murray, whose journey from Quebec to Kamloops reflects dedication, passion, and global outreach.
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UBC GO Spotlight – Peter O’Brien
At the heart of the remarkable collaboration between Canadian and Ugandan healthcare professionals stands Dr. Peter O’Brien, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon whose passion for global health led to the inception of the Uganda Sustainable Trauma Orthopaedic Program (USTOP).
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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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