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OPERAS Arthritis Tool Selected as a Finalist – Arthritis Society People’s...
We are excited to share that the OPERAS arthritis self-care tool has been selected by the Arthritis Society as 1 of 8 finalists for the Arthritis Ideator Award. On April 21st, the research team lead by...
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OPERAS App Wins the Arthritis Society Ideator Award
Congratulations to Dr Linda Li and her team who won the Olga Munari Ideator Award for the OPERAS App development. At the inaugural Arthritis Ideator Awards, OPERAS received the Olga Munari Arthritis...
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National Physiotherapy Month 2022
May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada. Physical therapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, such as rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community health centers,...
View ArticleBBC – CrowdScience: How do you balance on a bicycle?
AUDIO: Dr Lara Boyd explained the science behind how we learn to ride a bicycle.
View ArticleDr Alex Scott awarded 2022 Innovation and Translational Research Award
VCHRI’s Innovative and Translation Research Awards fund innovative research that will improve health care systems and the well-being of patients across Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health...
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Jason Craig joins as a PT Knowledge Broker
July is a time of transition in the position of PT Knowledge Broker working with Alison Hoens – we say a heartfelt thank you to Paul Blazey for his exemplary work over the past year and extend a warm...
View ArticleBC Gov News – Expanded UBC Master of Physical Therapy Program Coming to Surrey
View the full press release here. View the Faculty of Medicine article here. More people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley will be able to pursue careers in physical therapy at a new training space...
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Expanded UBC Master of Physical Therapy program coming to Surrey
Original story from the Faculty of Medicine BC Government Press Release More people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley will be able to pursue careers in physical therapy, thanks to a new training space in...
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Congratulations to the 2021 Top Doctoral Student and Rising Star Award...
It’s been a great week in the Department this week due to our trainees’ outstanding success in the VCHRI (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute) “Rising Star” and Doctoral student Awards! 2 of...
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Dr Linda Li Receives a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the...
View ArticleJEDI News & Learning Opportunities – July 2022
JEDI Working Group Launched and Early Activity The Department of Physical Therapy’s newly formed JEDI Working Group officially got off the ground at the end of February, with members who’re...
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40th Anniversary of the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary
Class of 1982 reunion in June 2022 The UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary was first established in 1982 by the Rehabilitation Student Council, with a letter-writing campaign for BSR* alumni....
View ArticleDr Janice Eng becomes a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club
Dr Janice Eng qualified to become a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club which celebrates these significant years of service provided by faculty. Congratulations, Janice!
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Cynthia Lau – Recipient of the Carol Kennedy Scholarship for the GCOMPT program
A big congratulations to Cynthia Lau who is the recipient of the Carol Kennedy Scholarship for the GCOMPT program! This scholarship was created to acknowledge the foundational role that Carol Kennedy...
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September 2022 – Truth and Reconciliation Month
Raising of the Reconciliation Pole by Hereditary Chief 7idansuu (James Hart), Haida, in 2017 On September 30th, Canada will hold its 2nd National Truth and Reconciliation day also known as Orange...
View ArticlePABC Digital Directions
This week, PABC announced the second edition of the Digital Directions magazine. There is a fantastic collection of contributors with UBC connections, including David Locke (clinical instructor),...
View ArticleUnlocking the mysteries of concussion and the brain – UBC Faculty of Medicine
New UBC research could make diagnosis, treatment and prevention more effective for everyone — especially women.
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