It's More than Membership

When you join the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA), you’re not just gaining access to support and resources — you’re becoming part of a nationwide collective committed to advancing orthopaedic care and shaping the future of musculoskeletal health in Canada.

COA members benefit from advocacy that drives change, professional development at every stage of their careers, and a shared commitment to research, quality improvement, and high practice standards.

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About the COA

The Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) is the national professional association representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons and trainees across Canada.

As a not-for-profit organization founded in 1945, we are united by a shared commitment to advancing musculoskeletal health through excellence in education, research, advocacy, and practice standards.

The COA serves as the national voice of orthopaedics in Canada — engaging with government, media, and health-care stakeholders on issues that shape the profession.

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Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day

Save the Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Celebrate the 5th Annual #CdnOrthoDay with us! #OrthoCareCanada

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Events Calendar

Access upcoming educational opportunities, including this month’s Featured Event, in our events calendar!

Featured Event

CAS Intro to Arthroplasty Fundamentals for Residents

February 3 & 10, 2026
8 pm ET (Virtual)

Residents will learn the basics of complex primary hip arthroplasty in this virtual 2-part didactic and interactive course. Led by experts in lower extremity arthroplasty from across Canada, each 90-minute module covers a wide range of fundamental topics and includes case-based discussions.

Open to all residents in Canadian orthopaedic training programs, but best suited for PGY 1-3 residents.

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Join Us in St. John’s!

COA/CORS/CORA
Annual Meeting

June 10–13, 2026
St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Join us in beautiful St. John’s as the Annual Meeting returns to the ‘Rock’ for the first time in fifteen years! Both the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) and the Canadian Orthopaedic Residents’ Association (CORA) hold their respective Annual Meetings each year in conjunction with the COA event. Triple your opportunities to network, share best practices and learn from experts and thought leaders in all areas of orthopaedics.

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Career Centre

Need to post a new job opportunity? We can help! For more information on posting a job to the COA’s Job Board, please contact info@canorth.org.

COA members can post a position directly through the Member Portal.

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Looking for a job?

Log in to the COA’s Member Portal to access the Job Board and view the latest available positions. Job and locum opportunities are posted regularly, check back for updates!

Job and locum opportunities are posted regularly, check back for updates!

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