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
Webinar: Oral Antibiotic Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infections
Join the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI Canada) and the Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA) and Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS) for 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.
This webinar aims to:
- Summarize the recommendations in the AMMI Canada – COA Joint Statement on oral antibiotic treatment for bone and joint infections
- Describe national practice patterns in the antibiotic management of prosthetic joint infections
- Identify strategies to improve the uptake of oral antibiotic use in the management of prosthetic joint infections
Speakers:
Dr. Philip Lam, Infectious Disease Physician – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Gavin Wood, Orthopaedic Surgeon – Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Marie-Félixe Granger, Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology Specialist – Sherbrooke University Hospital
Dr. George Grammatopoulos, Orthopaedic Surgeon – The Ottawa Hospital
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. You may claim a maximum of 1 hour (credits are automatically calculated).
Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
Dr. Philip Lam and Dr. Marie-Félixe Granger – No conflicts to declare.
Dr. George Grammatopoulos – Grant funding for research from Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Formus Labs, Canadian Blood Services, PSI Foundation, The Hip Preservation Society, CIHR and OHRI.
Dr. Gavin Wood – Research support from Stryker, Depuy Synthes and Zimmer Biomet } Consultant or employee fees for Stryker and Depuy Synthes.
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association Basic Science Course
Module 4 (Neoplasia/Tumour) – Thursday, April 10, 2025
On Demand Education
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
The Online Opioid Self-Assessment Program (SAP)
This self-assessment module, accredited by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, enables participants to improve their opioid prescribing practices by engaging with the most current and updated 2017 Canadian Opioid Guideline and literature.
FREE for learners, $25 for prescribers
For more information: https://opioidassessment.ca/
The 23rd Annual Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Forum (CORF)
March 28-30 Mars
Virtual zoom
Registration Deadline: February 28 / 28 Février
Leading the Evolution in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The Enovis SMR Experience
April 25-26
Toronto, ON
Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond St. West
Chair: Dr. Darren Drosdowech
Featuring International and Canadian Faculty
Information/Registration: dionne.salmon@enovis.co (Put MEEETING in the subject)
Course Flyer
COFAS Foot and Ankle Cadaver Course
May 4 Mai
University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre
725 Parkdale Ave, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario
REGISTRATION FEES
- Physician Rate: $250 +HST
- Resident/Fellow Rate: $25 +HST
COURSE PROGRAM
- 8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Remarks and Morning Lab Introduction
- 8:30 – 11:30 Surgical Skills Lab
- 11:30 – 12:30 Networking Lunch
- 12:30 – 12:45 Afternoon Lab Introduction
- 13:00 – 16:00 Surgical Skills Lab
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
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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.
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To have your event listed in our online calendar, please contact info@canorth.org or 514-874-9003 ext.1.