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 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. 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
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Annual Conference
November 6-8, 2025
Calgary, Alberta
CAPA 2025 is Canada’s only Physician Assistant conference, gathering PAs, students, and industry leaders from across the nation. This is your chance to connect, learn, and advance your career in an inspiring setting.
https://capa-acam.ca/capa2025/
2025 Global Elbow Network Conference
November 6-8, 2025
The Sunny, Miami, Florida, USA
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
Ontario Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting: The Many Faces of Orthopaedic Surgery
November 7-8, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Toronto, Ontario
Don’t miss the Ontario Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting -your chance to connect, learn, and engage with leading minds in orthopaedics through cutting-edge research and clinical insights.
Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT) Annual Symposium
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
MOC Support Sessions for 2025 Reporting
As part of the MOC Learn and Connect Series and the RCPSC’s ongoing commitment to support you in meeting the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements, we are pleased to announce that the MOC team will be offering several 45-minute virtual support sessions leading up to the January 31st reporting deadline.
These sessions will cover the following:
- A review of MOC requirements
- A demonstration of how to use My MOC
- Resources and useful links (MOC webpage and My Learning platform)
- Time for questions and answers
We encourage you to join the Royal College at one of these sessions to ensure you have all the information you need. Please visit the Tools and Resources tab in My Portal to register.
Sessions:
- Tuesday, December 9th 1-1:45PM EST – English
- Wednesday, December 10th 12-12:45PM EST – French
- Wednesday, January 14th 3-3:45PM EST – English
- Tuesday, January 20th 1-1:45PM EST – French
- Saturday, January 24th 12-12:45PM EST – English
15th Annual International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR)
Abstract submissions accepted until December 9. View parameters here.
Lund, Sweden
May 30 – June 1, 2026
Conference details: www.isarhome.org
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
March 2-6, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
26th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society (CSS)
March 2-6, 2026
Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
Abstracts accepted until November 5, 2025
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Canada Congress
March 28, 2026
Toronto, Ontario
Abstract submission deadline extended until November 30, 2025. Submit your abstract and showcase your work to influential researchers, clinicians, and decision-makers to help advance knowledge and innovation in care of patients with fragility fractures.
To submit an abstract: https://meetinghand.com/e/fragility-fracture-network-canada-congress/abstract
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation (COF) Inaugural Hall of Fame Gala
April 10, 2026 – 6 pm to 1 am ET
Toronto, Ontario – Fairmont Royal York Hotel
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, please follow this link.
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Leadership Meeting
May 12-16, 2026
Albuquerque, NM, USA
https://www.aoassn.org/future-aoa-annual-leadership-meetings/
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.
15th Annual International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR)
May 30 – June 1, 2026
Lund, Sweden
Abstract submission will be open from October 1st until December 9th, 2025.
Personalized Arthroplasty Society – 2026 Scientific Session & Annual Meeting
September 10-12, 2026
Montreal, Quebec
https://personalizedarthroplasty.org/
Canadian Surgery Forum (CSF)
September 16-19, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia
https://www.canadiansurgeryforum.com/
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
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.