CONTENTS
1) Women in Orthopaedics 5^th Annual Luncheon
2) Need a Hotel in Québec City?
3) Calling All Researchers!
4) Make Sure Your Fellowships Are In This Directory
5) Because You Can!
6) 2008 COA Annual Meeting Golf Tournament

1) WOMEN IN ORTHOPAEDICS 5^th ANNUAL LUNCHEON
All orthopaedic residents, fellows, surgeons and supporters of women in orthopaedics are invited to attend this event being held in conjunction with the COA Annual Meeting in Québec City.  Join us on Friday, June 6 in the Beauport room of the Hilton Québec from 12:15 - 14:30 for lunch and a lecture on mentorship in medicine by guest speaker, Dr. Sharon E Straus.  Please RSVP by May 23^rd, 2008 to Cynthia Vezina ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) / 514 874-9003 x 3.  This event is sponsored by DePuy Canada.

2) NEED A HOTEL IN QUÉBEC CITY?
If you're having difficulties finding a hotel room in Québec City, the COA has secured room blocks in additional properties.  More information about making reservations at these hotels can be found at http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ > Travel and Hotel > Hotel Information.  Here's a direct link: http://www.aoacoa2008.org/sites/S42/index.php?p=484

3) CALLING ALL RESEARCHERS!
The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites applications for the J. Edouard Samson Award and for a grant under the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy programme.  The deadline for applications is May 31.  Visit the Foundation's web site for further information on the award / grant and an application form:

- CORL research grant:  http://www.canorth.org/en/forprofessionals/Default.aspx?pagename=CORL%20Grant

- J. Edouard Samson Award: http://www.canorth.org/en/forprofessionals/Default.aspx?pagename=Apply%20for%20a%20Grant

4) MAKE SURE YOUR FELLOWSHIPS ARE IN THIS DIRECTORY
Based on feedback we've received from our membership, the COA is pleased to offer an online directory of Canadian fellowships on its web site.  With the hopes of attracting Canadian-trained surgeons to the opportunities offered in our country, we have created an online fellowships directory that is sorted by subspecialty. Ensure that your centre's fellowships are included in the directory.  Please visit: http://www.coa-aco.org/ > Member Services > Fellowships Directory to review the listings.  Here's a direct link: http://www.coa-aco.org/en/fellowship_opportunities.html Submit a brief description of your fellowship along with contact information in a Word file to: Cynthia Vezina This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (514) 874-9003 x 3. You may also include accompanying logos in jpeg format as separate attachments.

5) BECAUSE YOU CAN!
Because You Can - a two pronged approach from COA members who treat bone and joint disease and the Foundation reducing the inflow to wait lists.  We're working together to promote a healthy lifestyle: eat right, play safe, be active.  Please donate to assist us in establishing seed money for this worthwhile programme. Contact Diane Butcher at 1-800-461-3639 x 4.

6) 2008 COA ANNUAL MEETING GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join us on Wednesday, June 4 at the beautiful Alpin Golf Club, a par 72 course featuring the hallmarks of Québec golf. All levels of players are invited to take part in an 18-hole shotgun start. Proceeds will benefit the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation and the AOA's Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund.  Registration is $200/player and tee off is at 11:00am.  Registration fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, prizes and 2-way coach transportation from the designated Annual Meeting hotels to the course. Space is limited, so please register early.  Go to http://www.aoacoa2008.org/ > Social Events > Golf Tournament to register.  We cannot guarantee availability on-site.