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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien and Dr. Norgrove Penny

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien and Dr. Norgrove Penny

Two of our esteemed faculty, Dr. Peter O’Brien and Dr. Norgrove Penny have been featured recently in the UBC Global Orthopaedics (UBC GO) Spotlight series! The series showcases in-depth conversations with a UBC Department of Orthopaedics member about their involvement in global orthopedic initiatives. Click the links below to find out more! Dr. Peter O’Brien Dr. […]

Bethune Round Table, Registration Now Open! Date: May 16 – 18, 2024

Bethune Round Table, Registration Now Open! Date: May 16 – 18, 2024

Date: May 16, 17, 18, 2024 Location: Virtual and Skyline Hotel, Addis Ababa Theme: “Violence and Injury in the context of Sustainable Development” The Bethune Roundtable is an annual interdisciplinary meeting hosted at a Canadian academic centre to discuss challenges and solutions to improving surgical care to underserved and marginalized patients locally, regionally and globally. […]

Upcoming Rounds: Special Guest Presentation on Pediatric Surgery in Uganda for Joint BGSC-OPSEI Rounds, Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko

Upcoming Rounds: Special Guest Presentation on Pediatric Surgery in Uganda for Joint BGSC-OPSEI Rounds, Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko

Presenter: Dr. Sister Mary Margaret Ajiko, General Surgeon, Soroti Regional Hospital, Uganda & Adjunct Professor, UBC You are invited to a Special Guest Presentation for OPSEI Rounds on Wednesday, October 18th from 7:00-8:00am, followed by breakfast in the Chan auditorium. This will be a hybrid format. This round is being co-sponsored by the UBC Branch […]

Interview with Dr. Sam Bugis, New Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care

Interview with Dr. Sam Bugis, New Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care

Dr. Sam Bugis began his position as the new Medical Director of the Branch for Global Surgical Care on July 1, 2023.   We took this opportunity to ask him to share his perspective on global surgery, future directions for the Branch and its programs, and more!   Read on to learn more about Dr. […]

Fundraiser and Social Event for Reconstructing Women International (RWI) – September 12th, 6:15 pm, Paetzold Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

Fundraiser and Social Event for Reconstructing Women International (RWI) – September 12th, 6:15 pm, Paetzold Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

­­­Passionate about women’s health, EDI or global health initiatives? Are you interested in surgery and want to advocate for surgical patients? Our fundraising and social event on September 12th, 2023 at 6:15PM will feature free food/drinks, opportunities to socialize with fellow students, residents and staff and a keynote speech by one of our esteemed local […]