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  • Giving
  • UBC Surgery Fellows Social

    We were thrilled to host our Clinical Fellows Social on November 20, 2025 bringing together an incredible group of fellows from around the world who are completing training at UBC. Read More

  • Residents sharpen their MIS skills

    Surgical Foundations residents found out just how challenging cutting shapes with laparoscopic tools can be as part of the inaugural Minimally Invasive Surgery half day at the VGH Sim Centre Read More

  • 31st Annual Chung Research Day – November 3, 2025

    The 31st Chung Research Day was an inspiring celebration of innovation and research excellence in the Department of Surgery. Read More

  • UBC Surgery Residents Shine at the Inaugural PGME Scholar Day

    UBC General Surgery Resident, Dr. Alex Lee, was awarded 1st prize and Radiation Oncology Resident Dr. Emily O'Reilly was awarded 3rd prize at the inaugural PGME Scholar Day. Read More

  • From the Heart: A Day of Learning about Unlearning Anti-Indigenous Racism in Surgery and Beyond

    The UBC Department of Surgery hosted a day for first year residents to learn about Indigenous and anti-colonial ways of knowing and being on September 24, 2025. Read More

  • Department Head’s Message

    Discover Dr. Karimuddin’s vision for innovation and collaboration at UBC Surgery - Read More

  • 2025 Academic Year-End Newsletter

    We are delighted to share the 2025 Academic Year-End Newsletter > in recognition of the accomplishments and successes of the UBC Department of Surgery in the 2024/25 academic year. Read More

  • Welcome to the Department of Surgery

    Dr. Gary Redekop, Head, Department of Surgery – UBC. It is my pleasure to welcome you.... Read More


The UBC Department of Surgery’ s mission is to serve the surgical care needs of our local and global communities, and to improve health outcomes through basic and clinical research, education of medical professionals, and innovation in clinical techniques, technology, and health systems.


Divisions

Cardiac Surgery >

General Surgery >

Neurosurgery >

Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery >

Pediatric Surgery >

Plastic Surgery >

Radiation Oncology >

Thoracic Surgery >

Vascular Surgery >


Strategic Plan

A clear commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research

Read the Strategic Plan 2022-2025

Head’s Message

Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin welcomes you to UBC Surgery

Read the Head’s Message

REDI

Striving for respectful, diverse, and inclusive environments

Learn More

Global Surgery

Building capacity through graduate programs and pioneering initiatives

Branch for Global Surgical Care

Reticulum

An innovative hub for connecting surgeons in BC

Explore the Network

Directory

Connect with the dedicated faculty and experienced staff

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With gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Department of Surgery is located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples around the province.

Department of Surgery
Faculty of Medicine
2775 Laurel Street, 11th Floor
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 1M9
Website surgery.med.ubc.ca
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