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  • Precision and Progress: Burnaby Hospital’s Orthopedic Robotic Academy and the Expansion of Robotics Care 

    Burnaby Hospital’s new Orthopedic Robotic Academy is advancing surgical care with team-based training and cutting-edge robotics to improve precision and outcomes. Together with innovations at VGH and RVH, it’s expanding access to personalized, robotic-assisted surgery and helping set a new standard of care. Read here to learn more. Read More

  • Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting 2026: Advancing Orthopaedic Care

    The UBC Department of Orthopaedics hosted the annual Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting, marking the beginning with Research Day with presentations by our trainees, followed by Orthopaedic Update, a two-day accredited CPD/CME orthopaedics conference in collaboration with the BC Orthopaedic Association. Read More

  • Student Spotlight – Navya Chadha

    Meet Navya, the Communications Associate at the UBC Department of Orthopaedics! Navya plays a key role in sharing the department’s news and updates by managing the weekly newsletter, social media, and by writing feature stories. Read More

  • UBC Orthopaedic researchers receive 2026 VCHRI Mentored Clinician Scientist – Investigator Award

    The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Bond and Dr. Aresh Sepehri have been named recipients of the 2026 Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Mentored Clinician Scientist - Investigator Awards. UBC Orthopaedics is represented by two of the four award receipients, highlighting the department's strong leadership in advancing clinical research. Read More

  • Upright Open MRI renewed as UBC Shared Research Platform

    UBC's Upright Open MRI at Vancouver General Hospital is the only imaging platform of its kind used exclusively for research in North America. Read More


UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Advancing musculoskeletal health through knowledge and innovation. 

As part of one of the world’s top-ranked medical schools, the UBC Department of Orthopaedics has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.

About us

Education

From medical school and residency to fellowships and ongoing professional development, we offer hands-on training at every stage of your orthopaedic career.


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Research

Our world-class researchers are driving innovation in clinical orthopaedics, musculoskeletal science, and applied biomedical engineering.


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Mentorship & Wellness

Through our mentorship program and wellness tools, we are intentionally building community to support your growth—personally and professionally.


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READI Committee

Learn how UBC Orthopaedics is thoughtfully co-creating respectful, equitable, accessible, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environments.


Learn about READI

Women in Orthopaedics

Through mentorship, education, and advocacy, Women in Orthopaedics – WORTH is shaping a stronger, inclusive and equitable future in orthopaedics.


Discover WORTH

Global Orthopaedics

Learn more about our initiatives that are improving orthopaedic care and outcomes in rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities around the globe.


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UBC Ortho History

Learn about the history, highlights, and Legends of orthopaedics in British Columbia, and how we’ve grown since UBC’s Faculty of Medicine was established in 1950.


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Support Orthopaedics

Join us in advancing collaborative research and training that enhances the care, recovery, and quality of life for people living with injuries and disabilities.


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Mobility for All

We are proud to present UBC Orthopaedics 2023–2028 Strategic Plan: Mobility for All.


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Latest News

  • Precision and Progress: Burnaby Hospital’s Orthopedic Robotic Academy and the Expansion of Robotics Care June 5, 2026
  • Orthopaedic Update and BCOA Annual Meeting 2026: Advancing Orthopaedic CareMay 29, 2026
  • Congratulations to our 2026 Orthopaedic Research Day Award WinnersMay 28, 2026

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Get to Know Us: Department Spotlights

  • Student Spotlight – Navya Chadha
  • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tanis Worthy, Engineering Better Outcomes
  • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Jong on Bridging Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Reconstruction

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Department of Orthopaedics
Faculty of Medicine
Diamond Health Care Centre
11th Floor – 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
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