El Hospital Shriners para Niños Northern California organiza la 33.ª Serie Anual de Conferencias Ashley

El Departamento de Ortopedia en el Hospital Shriners para Niños Northern California tuvo el orgullo de ser el anfitrión de la Serie Anual de Conferencias R. Kirklin Ashley, que personifica nuestra dedicación a elevar los estándares de atención a través de la excelencia clínica y la educación continua. El evento, al que asistieron más de 30 cirujanos, médicos, residentes, asistentes médicos y otros especialistas médicos, ofreció una jornada completa de conferencias y presentaciones enriquecedoras.

Desde 1993, el evento acoge cada año como invitado de honor a un distinguido líder ortopédico. Se unen como conferenciantes para compartir presentaciones de casos interesantes, investigaciones innovadoras y mejores prácticas en el campo. El invitado de honor y conferenciante de este año fue Firoz Miyanji, MD, FRCSC, profesor clínico de cirugía ortopédica y en la Facultad de Medicina de la University of British Columbia.

El Dr. Miyanji se especializa en deformación de la columna vertebral pediátrica en el British Columbia Children’s Hospital. Completó su formación médica en la University of Ottawa y se unió al Programa de Residencia Ortopédica de la UBC en 1999, donde se graduó en 2004. El Dr. Miyanji se especializó en cirugía de la columna vertebral en adultos en el Centro de Neurociencias Toronto Western Krembil y ortopedia pediátrica en el Rady Children's Hospital en San Diego. Su práctica se extiende a casos de tumores y traumatismos pediátricos de la columna vertebral. Los intereses de investigación del Dr. Miyanji abarcan resultados clínicos, políticas de atención médica y terapias innovadoras en trastornos pediátricos de la columna vertebral. Participa activamente en varias sociedades profesionales y se desempeña como miembro de la junta de la Sociedad Americana de Ortopedia Pediátrica (POSNA). El Dr. Miyanji ha recibido prestigiosos premios, incluido el premio St. Giles Young Investigator Award de POSNA y la SRS Travelling Fellowship. Ha sido reconocido como un orador distinguido y miembro del cuerpo docente en conferencias nacionales e internacionales, contribuyendo significativamente al avance del conocimiento y la práctica ortopédica.

A Lasting Legacy

Since 1993, The R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series has commemorated the legacy of a remarkable surgeon and revered educator, whose exceptional qualities of kindness, compassion, sharp diagnostic acumen and unparalleled surgical prowess left an indelible mark on countless orthopedists.

A native of San Francisco, Dr. Ashley earned his degrees from Princeton University and Temple University School of Medicine. Following his internship, he dedicated two years to active duty in the United States Navy. During his orthopedic residency at Temple University, he embarked on a yearlong tenure at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, initiating a lifelong commitment to pediatric orthopedics.

In 1953, Dr. Ashley joined the medical team at the San Francisco Shriners Children’s Hospital. Ascending to assistant chief of staff in 1968 and later assuming the role of chief of staff from 1981 to 1991, he exemplified exceptional leadership. Even after stepping down from his official duties, he remained dedicated to the children of Shriners Children’s, providing care in clinics, conferences and operating rooms as chief of staff emeritus until his passing in 1996. Revered by his peers as a brilliant surgeon, he is cherished for his warmth and remembered fondly for his willingness to engage with children, often pausing in the hallways for heartfelt conversations.

In honor of her husband’s legacy, Elizabeth Ashley established the R. Kirklin Ashley Spine Research Endowment, perpetuating ongoing research endeavors focused on the treatment of pediatric spine deformities at Shriners Children's Northern California.

Commitment to Educational Opportunities

Shriners Children’s is dedicated to offering exceptional educational opportunities for physicians and healthcare professionals. With partnerships established with over 35 prominent educational institutions, we cultivate an enriching academic environment. Furthermore, our medical teams at Shriners Children’s contribute to global education initiatives, empowering healthcare professionals worldwide to provide quality care to children in their own communities.

Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a leading provider of pediatric orthopedic care, Shriners Children’s Northern California stands out for its commitment to excellence. Through a blend of expertise, innovation, advanced technology and ongoing research, we have created a center where children receive unparalleled care within a collaborative and patient-centered environment. Our dedication to excellence extends across all specialties, ensuring that children with even the most complex needs receive comprehensive and compassionate care.