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
NEW! CAS & COA Present: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Preoperative Fasting: Evidence, Risks, and Practical Guidance
April 28, 2026
8 pm ET (Virtual)
With GLP‑1 receptor agonists now widely prescribed for the management of diabetes and obesity, perioperative teams are facing new and important questions around gastric emptying, aspiration risk, and whether these agents should be discontinued prior to surgery. This 80‑minute, practical, case‑based webinar will bring clarity to a complex and rapidly evolving area of perioperative care by reviewing the latest evidence and offering actionable guidance for clinical practice.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Ronald M. Goldenberg – Endocrinologist
- Dr. Gavin Wood – Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Dr. Nelson Greidanus – Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Guest Anesthesiologist
What you’ll gain:
- Evidence-based insights into GLP‑1–associated gastric emptying and perioperative risk
- Practical guidance on preoperative fasting and medication management
- Case-based discussion to support real-world decision-making
- Expert perspectives from endocrinology and anesthesia
Don’t miss this timely session designed to help you confidently navigate one of the fastest‑evolving topics in perioperative medicine.
Register here.
Canadian Orthopaedic Association Basic Science Course
Registration is still 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.
Upcoming courses:
- Module 2 (Non-Neoplastic Conditions) – Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Module 3 (Orthopaedic Biomechanics) – Thursday, October 22, 2026 (registration opens in August 2026)
- Module 4 (Neoplasia/Tumour) – Thursday, April 15, 2027 (registration opens in August 2026)
Webpage: http://www.orthobasicscienceacademy.org/
Questions: education@canorth.org
2026 COA / CORS / CORA Annual Meeting
June 10-13, 2026
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The COA | CORS | CORA Annual Meeting is the Association’s premiere event offering educational and networking opportunities in one of Canada’s finest cities. 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 share best practices and learn from experts and thought leaders in all areas of orthopaedics.
Click here for more information! Early bird pricing until April 15!
On Demand Education
2026 CAS Arthroplasty Fundamentals for Residents – Hip Arthroplasty
This two-part virtual course provides a didactic and interactive introduction to complex primary and revision total hip arthroplasty. Led by expert lower‑extremity arthroplasty faculty from across Canada, each 90‑minute session covers core principles and features case‑based discussions.
COA Global Surgery (COAGS) Committee Webinar: Orthopaedic Practice in Under-Resourced Environments: Challenges and Solutions
This webinar recording sheds light on the challenges faced by orthopaedic colleagues working in low‑resource settings and equips Canadian orthopaedic surgeons with a clear sense of how they can collaborate most effectively to support meaningful solutions.
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.
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.
CORA Presents: Securing Employment Post-Residency – A Fireside Chat with COA Presidential Line
Co-hosted by 2024 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 (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
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
Affiliate Organization Events
Join the Canadian Doctors Orchestra (CDO)
The Canadian Doctors Orchestra (CDO) invites physicians, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals who play orchestral instruments to join their national roster of healthcare musicians.
Participants receive music months in advance for individual preparation before gathering for a weekend of rehearsals, culminating in a charity concert performance. Their inaugural concert will take place in December in Victoria, BC, with all proceeds supporting healthcare-related charities.
The CDO aims to foster community, creativity, and wellness among healthcare professionals across Canada through music.
Learn more or register at:
www.canadiandoctorsorchestra.ca
University of Calgary’s 3rd Annual Arthroplasty Symposium
April 9-10, 2026
Alt Hotel University District
Calgary, Alberta
Please contact francessca.turner1@ucalgary.ca for more information.
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation (COF) Inaugural Hall of Fame Gala
April 10, 2026
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
We hope you will join us at the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation’s inaugural Hall of Fame Fundraising Gala to advance research, education and leadership in Orthopaedics and highlight members’ contributions from across the country.
Join us to promote networking and communication within our community as we celebrate one Surgeon, one Patron, and one Builder whose efforts, dedication, and service have helped shape Orthopaedics in Canada.
Please click here for more information. To purchase tickets/table, follow this link.
University of Calgary’s Glen Edwards Day 2026
April 17, 2026
Health Sciences Centre, Cumming School of Medicine
Calgary, Alberta
Please contact francessca.turner1@ucalgary.ca for more information.
16th Biennial Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Symposium
April 24 & 25, 2026
The Omni King Edward Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
Presented by the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto. Learn about orthopaedic advancements and new biologics shaping the landscape of foot and ankle surgery. Experts will share updates on minimally invasive surgery, sports-related foot and ankle injuries, biologics in bone and soft tissue healing, and more across 30 presentations and panels.
Leading surgeons will demonstrate minimally invasive surgery and sports procedures in a small group environment during our popular surgical skills lab ahead of the symposium.
For more information, please click here.
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Leadership Meeting
May 11-15, 2026
Albuquerque, NM, USA
This is your opportunity to recharge your leadership skills, engage with influential thought leaders, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re in residency or well into your career, our outstanding educational program is designed to strengthen leadership abilities across both clinical and academic practices. All programming is guided by the AOA’s Leadership Principles: Include, Envision, Balance, Orchestrate, and Grow.
Gain valuable insights from top experts in the field as they address today’s most pressing challenges and critical issues. In a relaxed and intimate setting, you’ll build meaningful connections and learn how your peers are leading innovation and fostering team alignment for success.
For more details, please click here.
Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership: Redefining Leadership Through Courage & Kindness
May 15-16, 2026
Montreal, Quebec
Join us in Montreal on May 15-16, 2026 (pre-conference courses May 13-14) for the Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership, where we’ll explore how courage and kindness can transform the way we lead in healthcare. Courage empowers leaders to confront uncomfortable truths, challenge the status quo, and make bold decisions, while kindness ensures leadership remains human-centered, inclusive, and compassionate.
This year, we’ll examine how these essential leadership qualities intersect with the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders’ four strategic pillars: Optimizing Health Human Resources, Aligning Social Accountability, Addressing Planetary Health, and Rebuilding the System Transformation.
https://physicianleadershipconference.com/
MacOrtho – Hip Conditions and Strategies in Preservation: A Practical Course
May 23, 2026
White Oaks Conference Centre
Niagara, Ontario
Join Dr. Olufemi Ayeni (McMaster University) and 13 expert faculty in Niagara, Ontario for this year’s Hip Course.
The program emphasizes practical, multidisciplinary learning with live demonstrations on diagnosing and treating hip conditions. Content is tailored for hip arthroscopists, orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, trainees, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and allied health professionals.
Participants will strengthen skills in clinical examination, imaging interpretation, and both surgical and non‑surgical management of hip conditions in children and adults. Objectives include mastering hip imaging and diagnostics, understanding evidence‑based non‑operative strategies, formulating comprehensive management plans, and expanding knowledge in hip arthroscopy. CME credits are available.
Learn more and register here: https://www.macsportsmed.com/hipcourse
15th Annual International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR)
May 30 – June 1, 2026
Lund, Sweden
Personalized Arthroplasty Society – 2026 Scientific Session & Annual Meeting
September 10-12, 2026
Montreal, Quebec
This meeting brings together leading surgeons, engineers, and industry innovators from around the world to advance personalized hip and knee arthroplasty. Through expert presentations and open discussion, the program explores evolving approaches in surgical techniques, implant design, and the management of complex deformities.
Attendees will gain insights into the many perspectives shaping personalized hip and knee surgery, while examining how emerging technologies and clinical strategies are transforming the field.
As arthroplasty continues to shift from standardized methods toward more individualized, physiology‑based approaches, this meeting offers an opportunity to engage with the global community driving this change.
To learn more, please follow this link.
Canadian Surgery Forum (CSF)
September 16-19, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia
https://www.canadiansurgeryforum.com/
uOttawa 7th Biennial National Capital Knee Symposium
September 17-18, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
This comprehensive symposium will address the spectrum of knee surgery from arthroscopy to joint preservation through to unicompartment and total joint arthroplasty. Sessions will emphasize decision making with case based lectures, panel discussion, debate of controversial topics, and complications. Various demonstrations will be performed by the faculty, including ultrasound sessions. The non-operative and rehab aspect of most of these conditions will be integrated into the discussion. This will be of specific interest to general physicians, physiotherapists, and athletic trainers.
Accomodations can be reserved using this link. View event details here.
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.
New Zealand Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting
October 18-20, 2026
Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand
https://www.nzoa.org.nz/calendar
International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE 2026)
October 22-24, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE) is the world’s largest conference devoted exclusively to advancing residency education and offers a diverse and inspiring program designed to enhance the professional development of those involved in medical education and/or health care.
6th International Conference on Arthroplasty and Orthopedic Surgery
November 4-5, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This conference aims to bring together orthopedic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss recent advances, clinical practices, and research developments in arthroplasty and orthopedic surgery.
Contact Us – Event Listings
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To have your event listed in our online calendar, please contact education@canorth.org or 514-874-9003 ext.2.