Shriners Children’s Northern California Hosts 33rd Annual Ashley Lectureship Series

The orthopedics department at Shriners Children’s Northern California proudly hosted the esteemed annual R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series, embodying our dedication to elevating care standards through clinical excellence and ongoing education. Attended by a diverse array of over 30 surgeons, physicians, residents, physician assistants and other medical specialists, the event provided a full day of enriching lectures and presentations.

Since 1993, the event welcomes a distinguished orthopedic leader as the guest of honor each year. They join as a lecturer to share insightful case presentations, groundbreaking research and best practices in the field. This year’s guest of honor and lecturer was Firoz Miyanji, M.D., FRCSC, clinical professor of orthopedic surgery, and faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Miyanji specializes in pediatric spinal deformity at British Columbia Children’s Hospital. He completed his medical training at the University of Ottawa and joined the UBC Orthopedic Residency Program in 1999, graduating in 2004. Dr. Miyanji pursued further specialization through fellowships in adult spine surgery at the Toronto Western Krembil Neurosciences Center and pediatric orthopedics at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. His practice extends to pediatric spinal trauma and tumor cases. Dr. Miyanji's research interests encompass clinical outcomes, healthcare policy and innovative therapies in pediatric spinal disorders. He is actively engaged in various professional societies and serves as a board member for the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). Dr. Miyanji has received prestigious awards, including the St. Giles Young Investigator Award from POSNA and the SRS Travelling Fellowship. He has been recognized as a distinguished speaker and faculty member at national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the advancement of orthopedic knowledge and practice.