UBC Department of Orthopaedics

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. The summer solstice is significant to many Indigenous groups and communities across Canada which makes this a fitting opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Find events and resources at UBC: bit.ly/43CbGik

Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. Student resources Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/support-unanti… Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/support/suppor… Faculty and staff resources hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benef… hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wel…

🎙️Don’t miss the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation with Dr. Kishore Mulpuri on May 20! Hear his insights and impact in global child health. Discover how his experiences shaped innovative & equitable care models. #GlobalHealth Register➡️ shorturl.at/7iwiw

Supports are available for UBC students, faculty and staff. Students - students.ubc.ca/health/counsel… Faculty and staff - hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wel…

Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones grieving today.

👏 Congrats to Dr Brian Kwon on receiving UBC’s top research honour, the Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize! His pioneering work in spinal cord injury research is driving innovation in science & clinical care. 🔗 bit.ly/4iB7QMe #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ✨ We are now accepting applications for two READI Scholarships for UBC undergraduate students and residents until March 31, 2025! Pursue your research dreams! Learn more + apply. 🔗 bit.ly/3DyrQAn #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether

Heartfelt congrats to Dr. Brian Kwon on being awarded the Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize, @UBC's premier award for research excellence. This accolade recognizes his contributions to spinal cord injury research & leadership as Director of @ICORD_SCI: ow.ly/5irh50VfZTm

🌟 Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with a new study highlighting how early exposure initiatives—like #WORTH, our #WomenInOrthopaedics program—can inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopaedics. 🔗 bit.ly/4i4Uh7U #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether #IWD

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 incoming Orthopaedic residents: Annika Ackermann, Sunawer Aujla, Yasmine Balan, Peter Chae, and Amanda Hadwen. We can’t wait to support you on your journey in Orthopaedic surgery! #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether @UBCmedicine

As Ramadan begins, we wish Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe this spiritual time of fasting, worship and reflection. Throughout Ramadan, student clubs will be hosting a number of activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Learn more: events.ubc.ca/ramadan

Meet Mona Lavaei, our HR & Admin Assistant in UBC Orthopaedics! She helps keep our team running smoothly, from appointments, reappointments & promotions to managing meetings & special projects! 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4h0opA7 #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether

UBC is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2025! Learn how UBC offers exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/4ihmKqV #DiversityEmployers #TopEmployers2025

An earthquake has rattled the Vancouver campus. No damage is reported and there is no known impact on campus operations. Info on earthquake readiness is here: bit.ly/4i9BAiS Please report any damage to Facilities Service Centre.

🚨 Upcoming BAJIS Webinar 🚨 Join us for the next Bone and Joint Infection Society Webinar! 🎤 Expert speakers & interactive discussion 📅 Date: Thursday 13th March ⏰ Time: 6pm GMT 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @BAJIS_UK @OrthoMedia_ @OrthoTVonline @ubcorthopaedics @SmithNephewPLC @ArthroToday #orthotwitter

Drs. David Wilson, Parth Lodhia, and Jordan Broberg were awarded an Arthritis Society Canada Ignite Innovation Grant for pioneering MRI scanning research to protect knees from osteoarthritis. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3X9KhSk #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether

UBC is proud to be named one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025! Learn how UBC offers progressive and forward-thinking people programs to make us a great place to work: bit.ly/40Telmv #BCTopEmployers #TopEmployers2025

Great work everyone!

It's Resident Appreciation Week, and we are thrilled to celebrate our incredible residents with a special video-short series reflecting on the hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit of our residents. 🙌⚕🩺 orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/resident-appre… #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether

WOMEN IN ORTHOPAEDICS (WORTH) **ONLINE** WORKSHOP: Open to all young women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender-nonconforming students (grades 10-12) across British Columbia! ➡️ orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/worth-workshop #UBCOrtho #MobilityForAll #StrongerTogether