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  • Congratulations to Shivani Sharma for receiving the Mrs. N.J. Dorken Award for Excellence in Service 

    Each year, the Mrs. N.J. Dorken Award for Excellence in Service recognizes staff members whose dedication, performance, and achievements set them apart. This year’s recipients were Shivani Sharma and Cuilan Nian. We reached out to Shivani to learn more about her work and what this recognition means to her.  Can you briefly describe your role and what a typical day looks like […] Read More

  • Celebrating Dr. Jarrod Macdonald, graduating surgical resident.

    The first member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to go to medical school. A Legacy of Firsts The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has a history of breaking barriers. Mary Greyeyes, born on the reserve in 1920, became the first Indigenous woman to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces. Her story is one of determination […] Read More

  • 2026 Academic Year-End Newsletter

    We are delighted to share the 2026 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

  • Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients 2026

    Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in education, research or service—honouring those whose work is improving lives, advancing knowledge and making a meaningful difference to communities here and around the world. Congratulations to our 2026 Department of Surgery recipients: Dr. Alice Mui – Excellence in EducationRecognizes significant […] Read More

  • Building Community Through Conversation: The Scrub Supper Club

    UBC Department of Orthopaedics and Surgery held its first Scrub Supper Club event on June 4, 2026, an initiative designed to foster connection, reflection, and community among surgical trainees in an informal setting. Thirteen orthopedic and surgical residents gathered for a meal and facilitated discussion at the home of Dr. Carrie Kollias, along with the […] Read More

  • UBC Surgery’s Strategic Plan 2026-2030

    Building a Connected, Inclusive and Innovation Department. Read More

  • 2026 PJ Doyle Research Day – UBC Otolaryngology

    The event brought together over 60 trainees, faculty, industry partners, and staff. Read More

  • Global Surgical Care Students, Graduates and Alumni Featured

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  • Department Head’s Message

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

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Radiation Oncology >

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Vascular Surgery >


Strategic Plan

Human Relationships at the Heart of Surgical Excellence

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Head’s Welcome

A message from Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin

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REDI

Striving for respectful, diverse, and inclusive environments

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Global Surgery

Building capacity through education and pioneering initiatives

Branch for Global Surgical Care

Reticulum

An innovative hub for connecting surgeons in BC

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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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