Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Celebrate the 6th Annual #CdnOrthoDay with us! #OrthoCareCanada
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.
Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.
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.
Events Calendar
Access upcoming educational opportunities, including this month’s Featured Event, in our events calendar!
Featured Event
CSES Day (Sept 22) at the 16th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
September 22-25, 2026
Vancouver, BC
The 2026 Congress will bring together World experts in the field of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery to share and discuss scientific questions, achievements, issues and challenges relevant to our discipline. Delegates from around the world will gather together to exchange new ideas, make and renew friendships, network, and collaborate on future endeavors and projects.
Click here for the CSES Day program. For more information on the Congress, please click here.
Join Us in Calgary!
COA/CORS/CORA
Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars now for June 2-5, 2027 and make your plans to join us at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Call for abstracts and topics opens this fall!
We’re delighted to announce Dr. Prism Schneider as Program Chair for the 2027 COA Annual Meeting in Calgary. A nationally recognized leader in orthopaedic trauma and a champion of collaborative, high‑impact research, Dr. Schneider’s leadership will guide the development of the program as planning gets underway in the months ahead.
We also extend congratulations to Drs. Mallika Makkar and Ujash Sheth on their appointments as Program Chairs for the CORA (residents) and CORS (research) tracks and meetings respectively. Together, this group will shape a dynamic, integrated program at next year’s Annual Meeting.
Affiliates & Subspecialty Societies
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Arthroscopy Association of Canada (AAC)
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Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS)
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Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS)
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Canadian Orthopaedic Limb Lengthening Association (COLLA)
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Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (CPOS)
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Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society (CSES)
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The Wrist and Elbow Society of Canada (WECAN)
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Canadian Orthopaedic Oncology Society (CANOOS)
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Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine Society (CASEM)
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Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (COTS)
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Canadian Orthopaedic Spine Society (CSS)
2026 Sponsors
The COA and its affiliate societies would like to acknowledge the ongoing support and collaboration received through our industry partners.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us