About the UBC Vancouver Summer Program
A four-week experience for international undergraduate students at one of the world's top universities. UBC VSP is as much about academics as it is about social and cultural experiences. This summer nurture your academic pursuits, build friendships, and expand your perspective of the world around you.
The Centre for Aging SMART is hosting a program in July 2025!
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Advanced Injury Biomechanics through our dynamic summer courses! View full details and apply now!
Package Q - Advanced Injury Biomechanics: From Mechanisms, Simulations to Clinical Application
From Mechanisms to Clinical Application: Musculoskeletal Injuries and Trauma
Welcome to the UBC Vancouver Summer Program, Advanced Injury Biomechanics with the Centre for Aging SMART. In this course, you’ll explore the entire journey of an injury. You will discover how excessive forces lead to harm, learn about the diagnosis of injuries through medical imaging and artificial intelligence, and gain an understanding of surgical and rehabilitation treatments. A wide span of medical conditions will be covered such as fractures, chronic pain, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. As a VSP student, you’ll participate in hands-on field trips to the Vancouver General Hospital (3rd largest hospital in Canada) and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre (largest rehabilitation centre in British Columbia) to see the latest in advanced surgical and rehabilitation technologies. These practical activities will be complemented by presentations from leading researchers and clinicians, providing you with the technical depth to apply your findings in real-world clinical settings.
Clinical Advancements through Collaborative Innovation
In this course, building on what we covered in Course A, we will challenge you to think like a clinician-scientist. You’ll dive into how biomechanics can help prevent injuries, and explore how we can design solutions that improve patient care. You will be inspired by our outstanding faculty who will showcase their health innovations. You will brainstorm, prototype, and test innovative ideas that will work in clinical settings, with the goal of advancing healthcare. This hands-on approach sharpens your problem-solving and creativity, empowering you to make a real impact in health innovation.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Minors (students aged under 19 at the start of the program): Not Accepted
