We are excited to remind you of two incredible opportunities designed to enhance leadership skills and promote diversity within the Canadian orthopaedic community. Don’t miss your chance to apply!

Diversity in Leadership Scholarship

Courses eligible: September 1, 2025 — September 1, 2026

Applications open: August 1, 2025

Application deadline: September 30, 2025

Notification: October 6, 2025

The COA Diversity in Leadership Scholarship is now in its eighth cycle. This initiative supports access to leadership development opportunities for members of underrepresented groups in the Canadian orthopaedic community.

Applicants may receive $500 to $2,000 CAD to attend a leadership course, workshop, or conference of their choice (under 3 months in duration and less than $5,000 CAD in value). Two Top Prizes of $2,000 CAD are available.

The scholarship is open to COA members in good standing, including:

• Residents
• Fellows
• Active orthopaedic surgeons
• Researchers
• Allied health professionals

Applications are reviewed anonymously by the COA Emerging Leaders Committee. Personal details are omitted during the review process to ensure equity.

Scholarship Sponsor

The Diversity in Leadership Scholarship is supported by Johnson & Johnson MedTech — Orthopaedics, whose commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in health care is helping to shape the future of orthopaedic leadership in Canada. 

Emerging Leaders Program

Applications open: August 1, 2025

Application deadline: September 30, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. (ET)

Notification: October 6, 2025

Program dates: November 2025 — June 2026

The COA Emerging Leaders Program is designed to accelerate the growth of Canadian orthopaedic surgeons in their leadership roles. Many surgeons are promoted to leadership positions shortly after completing their clinical and academic training. This program equips them with the tools to lead more effectively, work collaboratively and become champions of change — personally, professionally and organizationally.

Led by an executive coach, the program includes:

• Seven facilitated peer learning sessions
• Core Values Index™ (CVI) debrief
• Six one-on-one executive coaching sessions

Applications are reviewed by the COA Emerging Leaders Committee. Each cohort is limited to ten participants.

Program Sponsor

The Emerging Leaders Program is sponsored by Zimmer Biomet. We thank them for their generous support of leadership development in Canadian orthopaedics.