Originally known as the "French Fellowship", the CFBS Fellowship was inaugurated in 1972 by Drs. J.P. Moreau and Tony Trias. The original intent of this Fellowship was to generate interest in the orthopaedic specialty among the younger French speaking orthopaedic surgeons. 

The tour occurs in the early Fall. During the odd-numbered years (i.e. 2011, 2013, 2015 etc.), European Fellows visit Canada, while Canadian Fellows tour Europe during the even-numbered years (i.e 2012, 2014, 2016).

Canadian candidates are selected by the COA's Exchange Fellowships Committee for the tour.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications from Canadian candidates is NOVEMBER 1 of every ODD year (i.e. 2011, 2013, 2015 etc.).

Travel Diary

Read all about Dr. Geoffrey Dervin's experience as the Canadian Fellow on the 2002 CFBS tour.

Read all about Drs. Nicolas Duval & Guy Grimard's experience as the Canadian Fellows on the 1999 CFBS tour.
(this article is currently only available in French)

Past CFBS Travelling Fellows

Who were the CFBS Fellows?