Scholarship Criteria
The applicant must:
- Be an orthopaedic resident in a Canadian program in the second (PGY2), third (PGY3) or fourth (PGY4) year of training;
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for and have a sincere interest in foot and ankle surgery;
- Be in good academic standing;
- Not have been a previous recipient of this scholarship (in order to be equitable, previous recipients cannot be considered at this time).
Application Process
The applicant must submit an email application consisting of the following attachments, in Word or PDF format:
1. A personal statement, no longer that 500 words, describing the applicant’s interest in foot and ankle surgery, what the applicant hopes to learn from attending the Symposium, and how the applicant will share what they will learn.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A written recommendation from the applicant’s orthopaedic Program Director, signed, on program letterhead. This can be sent directly by the applicant, or by the Program Director if preferred.
Please email your application documents to cofas@canorth.org by February 28, 2022 and include the words “COFAS Resident Scholarship Program” in the subject of your email. Please ensure that you receive a written confirmation of receipt.
Selection Process
The scholarship recipient(s) will be selected by a committee consisting of several members of the COFAS Executive. The scholarship is a non-transferable, one-time opportunity. The committee will award up to two (2) scholarships, depending on the number and quality of applications.
