Upcoming Events
Events
Calendar of important orthopaedic events and courses.
To have your event listed in our online calendar, please contact education@canorth.org
COA Events
2025 Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS) Annual Meeting
November 14-15, 2025
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
https://coa-aco.org/arthroplasty-cas/meetings/
Canadian Orthopaedic Association Basic Science Course
Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 year!
The course has transitioned permanently to a virtual format and has been divided into four modules spread over 2 years. This registration is for both dates below:
Module 1 (The Basics of Orthopaedic Basic Science) – Thursday, October 9, 2025
Module 2 (Non-Neoplastic Conditions) – Thursday, April 16, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE MODULES 1 AND 2 (held over the 2025-2026 academic year).
Venue: Virtual
Webpage: http://www.orthobasicscienceacademy.org/
Registration: https://www.xcdsystem.com/coa/attendee/index.cfm?ID=8lPRA6m
Questions: education@canorth.org
On Demand Education
AMMI Canada, Canadian Arthroplasty Society and COA Present: Oral Antibiotic Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infections
The Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI Canada) and the Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA) and Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS) hosted an insightful session comparing traditional intravenous treatments for bacterial bone and joint infections, including prosthetic joint infections, with the latest evidence on the effectiveness of oral antibiotic therapy.
Link to the recording.
The COA, Healthcare Excellence Canada and Choosing Wisely Canada Present: Patient Safety and Same-Day Orthopaedic Surgery
In partnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada, Choosing Wisely Canada and Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation we are pleased to welcome discussion on the topic of same-day orthopaedic surgery with the patient safety lens.
Link to recording.
CORA Presents: Securing Employment Post-Residency – A Fireside Chat with COA Presidential Line
Co-hosted by CORA co-chairs Drs. Allison Loewen and Malik Ali from Dalhousie University, this free virtual session offered residents across Canada a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights from members of the COA Presidential line (Drs. Femi Ayeni, Sukhdeep Dulai, and Laurie Hiemstra), about the transition from residency to professional practice.
Webinar on Sustainability and Planetary Health / Webinaire sur la Durabilité et la santé planétaire (Accredited French Webinar)
In partnership with Choosing Wisely Canada (choosingwiselycanada.org), the COA is pleased to offer a French-language webinar titled “Sustainability and Planetary Health”.
The COA & Choosing Wisely Canada Present: Environmental Stewardship in the Orthopaedic Operating Room (Accredited Webinar)
In partnership with Choosing Wisely Canada (choosingwiselycanada.org), the COA proudly presented an accredited virtual learning opportunity for its members entitled “Environmental Stewardship in the Orthopaedic Operating Room” on February 8, 2024. This 90-minute interactive webinar, replete with activities and discussion, was hosted by Dr. Tara Klassen.
COA Orthopaedic Chairs of Canada Present National Grand Rounds hosted by University of Calgary
Leading up to the 2025 Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day, the COA Orthopaedic Chairs of Canada Committee is pleased to present the third annual National Grand Round, on Robotic Surgery: From Innovation to Evidence Base . Speaker: Prof. Fares Haddad. If you with to attend live, please email chelsea@canorth.org.
COA & Healthcare Excellence Canada Present: Same-Day Surgery Implementation
and Outcomes (Accredited Webinar)
Affiliate Organization Events
2025 Atlantic Provinces Orthopaedic Society (APOS) Annual Meeting
September 19-20, 2025
Algonquin Resort, St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick
This annual conference promises to be an exciting event with a wide range of presentations, bringing together clinicians, educators, students, and researchers to discuss issues and scientific achievements in Orthopaedic Surgery. It will provide a platform to share the latest research, the opportunity to hear and learn the newest specialty advancements, and a forum to network and expand relationships with colleagues from Atlantic Canada.
2025 NOVAS Shoulder Meeting: Advancing Shoulder Care Together
September 25 & 26, 2025
Fox Harb’r Resort, Fox Harbour, Nova Scotia
Join us in Halifax for an immersive sports medicine experience focused on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating shoulder injuries. Led by orthopaedic experts, this course offers workshops, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
https://novashouldermeeting.com/registration-%26-fees
Orthopaedic Foundations: Insights and Innovations for Community Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Juan de Fuca Orthopaedic Association
October 4, 2025
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria, British Columbia
This conference will offer valuable insights and the latest advancements in orthopaedic care, providing an opportunity for learning, networking, and professional growth in a stunning waterfront setting.
2025 Global Elbow Network Conference
November 6-8, 2025
The Sunny, Miami, Florida
Get ready for three days of inspiration, connection, and elbow enthusiasm at the Global Elbow Network Conference! This premier event brings together elbow enthusiast from around the world to explore groundbreaking ideas, exchange insights, and dive deep into the latest trends shaping our industry.
https://www.globalelbow.net/annual-meeting
C.S.O.T. Annual Symposium
Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists
November 8-9, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Toronto, Ontario
On Saturday morning, they will be joined by the Ontario Orthopaedic Association (OOA) for such topics as new trauma techniques, AI, and allied health in orthopaedics.
https://www.csot.ca/2025-symposium
16th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES 2026)
September 22-25, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia
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 the 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.
Contact Us – Event Listings
Is your organization, centre or company offering a course, meeting or event that would be of interest to our members?
Submit your event for inclusion in the calendar and promotion through the COA’s social media channels. All submissions are subject to cost, and review and approval by the COA.
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To have your event listed in our online calendar, please contact education@canorth.org or 514-874-9003 ext.2.