Mentorship

R3-5 residents*, speak to your Program Director if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity. Alternatively, contact mary@canorth.org if you are interested in applying.

To become a Mentee, you need to be:

• An Associate member of the COA
• A resident R3-R5 in a Canadian orthopaedic training program
• Interested in a specific orthopaedic subspecialty
• Attending the COA|CORS|CORA Annual Meeting
• Available during a designated morning during the Annual Meeting to shadow a mentor throughout the subspecialty day academic and networking events.

Benefits of Being a Mentee:

• Strengthen your orthopaedic network and maximize your Annual Meeting experience
• Gain subspecialty knowledge, contacts and support from an experienced COA member
• Seek guidance that could help you excel within the profession

 Responsibilities of a Mentee:

• Complete the brief online intake form
• Be receptive to learning and prepare questions ahead of the Annual Meeting
• Follow through on any referrals/contacts that the Mentor offers
• Respect and thank the Mentor for their time and effort
• Keep in touch with the COA with any concerns or suggestions

*Limited spots available. 1 mentee spot per training program. Any additional spots available will be allocated to the programs on a first come first served basis.

Contact mary@canorth.org if you are interested in applying.

To become a Mentee, you need to be:

• A medical student at a Canadian program
• Interested in a specific orthopaedic subspecialty
• Attending the COA|CORS|CORA Annual Meeting
• Available during a designated day during the Annual Meeting for the entire morning to shadow a mentor throughout the subspecialty day academic and networking events.

Benefits of Being a Mentee:

• Strengthen your orthopaedic network and maximize your Annual Meeting experience
• Gain subspecialty knowledge, contacts and support from an experienced COA member
• Seek guidance that could help you excel within the profession

 Responsibilities of a Mentee:

• Complete the brief online intake form
• Be receptive to learning and prepare questions ahead of the Annual Meeting
• Follow through on any referrals/contacts that the Mentor offers
• Respect and thank the Mentor for their time and effort
• Keep in touch with the COA with any concerns or suggestions

*Limited spots available.

Orthopaedic surgeons and subspecialty leaders*, speak to your subspecialty society President or Executive if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity.

To become a Mentor, you need to be:

• A member in good standing of the COA and your respective subspecialty society with more than three years of work experience
• Attending the COA|CORS|CORA Annual Meeting
• Available during a designated day during the Annual Meeting for the entire day to host a resident throughout the subspecialty day academic and networking events

Benefits of Being a Mentor:

• Sense of satisfaction from being a role model for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons
• Opportunity to introduce residents to your subspecialty and career interests
• Develop leadership skills

Responsibilities of a Mentor:

• Complete the brief online intake form
• Commit to promoting growth and development of residents
• Be open to sharing advice and personal experiences
• Offer networking connections
• Keep in touch with the COA with any concerns or suggestions

*Limited spots available pending mentee subspecialty interests. 1 mentor per mentee. Any additional spots available will be allocated on a first come first served basis.