Subspecialties
Canadian Orthopaedic Residents Association (CORA)
About CORA
CORA is the national association for Canadian orthopaedic resident doctors. CORA fosters resident research and education, stages the CORA Annual Meeting, represents the interests and concerns of orthopaedic residents to the COA, and promotes improvements in the residency training programs.
Resident Membership to CORA and the COA
CORA membership: All orthopaedic resident doctors in Canada are automatically granted membership to CORA. CORA members will receive periodic email updates from CORA related to the Annual Meeting and various scholarship and other opportunities for residents.
COA membership for residents: COA membership is not automatically granted to residents. Canadian orthopaedic residents can apply to become COA Associate members. Associate membership is free, and requires you to complete a simple membership application form.
If you are unsure of your COA membership status, please email info@canorth.org or call 514-874-9003 ext.1
Upcoming Webinar! CORA & COTS Joint Webinar: IM Nailing of Femur and Tibia Fractures – Getting It Right the First Time
March 24, 2026
7 pm ET – Virtual
Join us for this joint CORA (residents) and COTS (trauma) webinar, a one‑hour, case‑based session featuring three experienced orthopaedic trauma surgeons from across Canada. The webinar will explore three real-world cases (15 minutes each), followed by a 15-minute interactive discussion and Q&A.
Our expert faculty—Dr. Aaron Nauth (University of Toronto), Dr. Travis Marion (NOSM, Thunder Bay), and Dr. Geoffrey Wilkin (University of Ottawa)—will walk participants through key decision points, practical techniques, and evidence-informed approaches to optimize outcomes when performing IM nailing of femur and tibia fractures.
Ideal for residents, fellows, and practicing surgeons, this webinar offers a focused opportunity to enhance confidence and precision in managing these common but complex injuries.
Register here!
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.
View the recording here.
Journey into Leadership: CORA Coffee Chat with the COA Presidential Line
Written by: Molly Joffe, MS3, University of Calgary
Edited by: Drs. Laura Morrison and Laurel Collings, University of Calgary
The following is a summary from the April 2023 Coffee Chat hosted by 2022-2023 CORA Co-Chairs Dr. Laura Morrison and Dr. Laurel Collings of the University of Calgary.
They were joined by 2022-2023 COA President Dr. Laurie Hiemstra (Banff Sport Medicine), 2022-2023 COA President-Elect (current President) Dr. Pierre Guy (University of British Columbia) and 2022-2023 COA 2nd President-Elect Dr. Olufemi Ayeni (McMaster University.) As they shared their insights, they illuminated common themes that have shaped their pathways to leadership within the Canadian Orthopedic Association.
Click here to read the full summary
Contact CORA (Residents)
General Inquiries
For any inquiries related to CORA, please email info@canorth.org or call 514-874-9003 x 1.
Social Media
Don’t forget to follow the COA on Twitter at @CdnOrthoAssoc & Instagram at @canadianorthopaedicassociation and keep your eye out for important resident deadlines.
2025-2026 CORA Co-Chair
Dr. Robert Gill, Memorial University of Newfoundland
