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Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting 2024
We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the Orthopaedic Update & BCOA Annual Meeting on May 2-3, 2024 in Vancouver BC. Orthopaedic Update & Annual BCOA Meeting This year’s theme: Sole (Soul) to Shoulder May 2–3 (Thu–Fri)|Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, BC | Hybrid Conference Audience: orthopaedic surgeons, specialists, researchers,…
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UBC Orthopaedics Welcomes Four Dynamic Division Heads
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is delighted to announce four new division heads. Guided by our shared vision of “pain-free mobility for all”, the Department continues its journey toward becoming a global center of excellence.
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Dr. Michael Neufeld Honoured with 2024 John Charnley Award by The Hip Society
We are proud to share that Dr. Michael Neufeld and team’s groundbreaking paper on the impact of HLA genotype on bacterial infection rates in total hip arthroplasty has earned them the esteemed 2024 John Charnley Award from The Hip Society.
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UBC GO Spotlight – Scott Paquette
Fueled by his passion for global surgery and orthopedics, Dr. Paquette’s transformative work in the SpiNepal project has not only played a crucial role in establishing the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center in Kathmandu but has also been instrumental in providing extensive training to local physicians while offering ongoing mentorship and support.
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Staff Spotlight – Vuong Nguyen
Meet Vuong Nguyen, a biostatistician with UBC Orthopaedics, working jointly between the Hippy Lab and the Institute for Global Health! Vuong shares insights on the transformative potential of research, the excitement of problem-solving, and the importance of translating academic findings into tangible benefits for patients and communities.
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WORTH Event Recap: Bridging Gaps and Building Bridges in Orthopaedic Diversity
The Women in Orthopaedics Initiative (WORTH) charts a course towards a more inclusive and collaborative future in Orthopaedics!
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