Residents and Presidents Webinar & COAGS Resident Rep Wanted!

Residents and Presidents – Virtual Fireside Chat Session

Building Relationships in Orthopaedic Residency for Career Success

Set the stage for fellowship and career success with practical advice on relationship-building during residency. Join the current and incoming presidents of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) for an engaging virtual fireside chat as they share insights on:

Leveraging Mentorship: Discover the value of mentorship, and how to identify the right mentors.
Securing Advocates for Fellowships and Jobs: Learn strategies to build champions who can open doors during your career journey.
Maximizing Elective Rotations: Get advice on optimizing electives to secure fellowship prospects and job opportunities.
Expanding Your Network: Understand how to develop meaningful connections with peers, fellows, and specialists across Canada in your chosen subspecialty.

COA President, Dr. Olufemi Ayeni (McMaster University) along with incoming presidents, Drs. Sukhdeep Dulai (University of Alberta) and Robert Litchfield (Western University) will join this year's CORA Chairs, Drs. Helen Crofts and Eryck Moskven (UBC) to provide invaluable insights into the transition from orthopaedic training to professional practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical strategies for successful fellowships and early practice.

Interested in Global Surgery?

COAGS Seeks Resident Global Health Rep

2025-2026 Academic Year

The COA Global Surgery (COAGS) Committee is seeking a resident member for a one-year mandate beginning in June 2025. This is an excellent networking opportunity and a chance for you to bring ideas forward on behalf of yourself and your colleagues to a pan-Canadian group of surgeons leading an array of innovative overseas projects.

Your role on this committee includes liaising between COAGS and your fellow residents, and working on various special projects, depending on your ideas and current initiatives. The committee meets virtually several times annually, and communicates regularly by email.

How To Apply - DEADLINE MAY 31, 2025!

Send the following to COAGS Coordinator, Mary Smith, at mary@canorth.org by May 31, 2025, with the words ‘COAGS Resident Application’ in the subject line.

A recent version of your curriculum vitae, including your contact information, orthopaedic program and training year.
A letter of intent (350-500 words) outlining your interest in global health and in the COAGS Committee. Please highlight previous relevant experience, and tell us why you would be a good fit.
At the bottom of the page within your letter of intent, please clearly identify the name, email address and phone number of one reference person, preferably a member of the COA, who is familiar with your work during residency. A reference letter is not required.

Mentor for a Day @ #COAMeeting 2025

The COA and its affiliated subspecialty societies are offering a Mentor for a Day opportunity at the upcoming Annual Meeting during Subspecialty Day (Saturday, June 14), uniting junior and senior leadership over a morning of focused discussions and broadening soft skills in orthopaedics.

This year, residents have the opportunity to either be a Mentee shadowing an expert from their field of subspecialty interest, or be a Mentor to a medical student participating in the Annual Meeting!

Learn More Here