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
Residents and Presidents – Virtual Fireside Chat
Building Relationships in Orthopaedic Residency for Career Success
April 29, 20:00 ET
Set the stage for fellowship and career success with practical advice on relationship-building during residency. Join the current and incoming presidents of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) for an engaging virtual fireside chat as they share insights on:
- Leveraging Mentorship: Discover the value of mentorship, and how to identify the right mentors.
- Securing Advocates for Fellowships and Jobs: Learn strategies to build champions who can open doors during your career journey.
- Maximizing Elective Rotations: Get advice on optimizing electives to secure fellowship prospects and job opportunities.
- Expanding Your Network: Understand how to develop meaningful connections with peers, fellows, and specialists across Canada in your chosen subspecialty.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical strategies for successful fellowships and early practice.
Register for this free session today!
Early Exposure to the Cutting Edge – Medical Student Workshop
Medical and undergraduate students are invited to attend this free session hosted by the COA and the Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery Student Network (COSSNET). Get to know more about this exciting surgical specialty directly from surgeons and trainees from across Canada. Cycle through hands-on stations while networking with orthopaedic leaders to learn more about their career journeys.
Saturday, June 14 – during the COA Annual Meeting
Vancouver Convention Centre – Room 19
Space is limited, save your spot by registering by June 11
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
25 Annual Leadership Meeting
Jun 2 -7 Juin
Minneapolis, MN
Web Site/Site Int.: https://www.aoassn.org/future-aoa-annual-leadership-meetings/
15th Symposium on Joint Preserving and Minimally
Invasive Surgery of the Hip
Hip Instability: A consensus Meeting
June 5-7 juin
Hotel Le Concorde Quebec, Quebec City
26th EFORT Congress Lyon 2025
June 11- 13 juin
Lyon, France
Web Site/Site Int.: https://www.efort.org/the-efort-annual-congress/
CONA National Conference 2025
June 11 -14 juin
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Web Site/Site Int.: https://www.cona-nurse.org/calendar/
Stay tuned for more information about the National Conference.
3rd Annual Kinematic Knee Alignment Course
June 13-14 juin
Las Vegas, NV
To learn more, Click here
Queen’s Comprehensive Arthroplasty Course 2025 – Hip
July 25-27, 2025
Donald Gordon Centre, Kingston, ON
Day 1: Primary THA
Day 2: Revision THA
Lectures, breakout sessions, case discussion, patient examination.
Faculty: Dr. Gavin Wood, Dr. Steve Mann, Dr. Fernando Diaz Dilernia, Dr. Amir Khoshbin, Dr. George Grammatopoulos, Mr. Matthew Hubble.
Registration: kari.hurst@kingstonhsc.ca
Orthopaedic Foundations: Insights and Innovations for Community Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Juan de Fuca Orthopaedic Association
October 4
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.
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 info@canorth.org or 514-874-9003 ext.1.