The Canadian Orthopaedic Association is a not-for-profit professional association representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons in Canada. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of orthopaedic care for Canadian patients by providing our surgeon members with continuing medical education, subspecialty support, knowledge sharing, advocacy platforms, fellowship programs, leadership opportunities and collaboration with other health-care associations.
The COA serves as the national voice for orthopaedics when speaking with government and media about issues affecting the profession. The COA also maintains close ties with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as the 17 orthopaedic training programs in Canada. Training, education and qualification of orthopaedic surgeons are within the purview of both our Association and the College.
First formed by members of the Montreal Orthopaedic Society in 1943, the COA had its first meeting in Montreal in June 1945 in conjunction with the Canadian Medical Association.
Since its inception in 1945, our elected Executive members have represented the Association as ambassadors to national and worldwide orthopaedic institutions.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 12-15 at the Halifax Convention Centre
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association consists of members from residency to retirement for orthopaedic professionals. The COA offers membership categories for orthopaedic professionals from residency through to retirement. Apply to join your peers and become a COA member today.
Being a member has its perks, members have access to our member’s-only portal for exclusive content, statistics, past newsletters, webinars and industry information you can only receive with membership. In addition, you can pay your membership dues and submit jobs to our Job Board.
Arthroscopy Association of Canada (AAC)
Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (COFAS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Limb Lengthening Association (COLLA)
Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (CPOS)
Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society (CSES)
The Wrist and Elbow Society of Canada (WECAN)
Canadian Orthopaedic Oncology Society (CANOOS)
Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine Society (CASEM)
Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (COTS)
Canadian Orthopaedic Spine Society (CSS)
Chaired by Dr. Glen Richardson (Dalhousie University), the 2024 Annual Meeting program features comprehensive education across all of the orthopaedic subspecialties and showcases the best in research, innovation and critical issues.
Social Events
Enjoy a Nova Scotian lobster dinner, live music and dancing with friends and colleagues at a true East Coast Lobster Bash in the Halifax Pier.
Click here for the lobster bash and more social events!
Book Your Hotel – COA Annual Meeting 2024
Hotel blocks are now open for reservations. So don’t delay; book your stay today using the various booking codes available on our Annual Meeting Website.
Are you curious about the world of orthopaedics in Canada? Look no further than Ortho Insider, the COA’s brand-new podcast series.
Join Dr. Adrian Huang as he hosts the inaugural summer series of Ortho Insider, chatting with top orthopaedic surgeons from various backgrounds and areas of Canada.
