The Canadian Orthopaedic Association is a not-for-profit professional association representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons in Canada. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of orthopaedic care for Canadian patients by providing our surgeon members with continuing medical education, subspecialty support, knowledge sharing, advocacy platforms, fellowship programs, leadership opportunities and collaboration with other health-care associations.
The COA serves as the national voice for orthopaedics when speaking with government and media about issues affecting the profession. The COA also maintains close ties with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as the 17 orthopaedic training programs in Canada. Training, education and qualification of orthopaedic surgeons are within the purview of both our Association and the College.
First formed by members of the Montreal Orthopaedic Society in 1943, the COA had its first meeting in Montreal in June 1945 in conjunction with the Canadian Medical Association.
Since its inception in 1945, our elected Executive members have represented the Association as ambassadors to national and worldwide orthopaedic institutions.
Vancouver Convention Centre East
British Columbia
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association consists of members from residency to retirement for orthopaedic professionals. The COA offers membership categories for orthopaedic professionals from residency through to retirement. Apply to join your peers and become a COA member today.
Being a member has its perks, members have access to our member’s-only portal for exclusive content, statistics, past newsletters, webinars and industry information you can only receive with membership. In addition, you can pay your membership dues and submit jobs to our Job Board.
Arthroscopy Association of Canada (AAC)
Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Limb Lengthening Association (COLLA)
Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (CPOS)
Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society (CSES)
The Wrist and Elbow Society of Canada (WECAN)
Canadian Orthopaedic Oncology Society (CANOOS)
Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine Society (CASEM)
Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (COTS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Spine Society (CSS)
Join Dr. Adrian Huang as he hosts Ortho Insider, chatting with top orthopaedic surgeons from various backgrounds and areas of Canada.
Now accepting applications for the 2025 NATF Tour, this unique opportunity is open to COA members in good standing who completed their orthopaedic residency within the past five years. The COA’s Exchange Fellowships Committee will select one Canadian fellow to join four colleagues chosen by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) for an unforgettable 5-week tour of top orthopaedic centres across Canada and the U.S. in the fall of 2025.
