Canadian Orthopaedic Association news syndication http://www.coa-aco.org Wed, 14 May 2008 08:38:48 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.coa-aco.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.coa-aco.org Canadian Orthopaedic Association news syndication http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/2008_quebec_city_annual_meeting.html Access complete 2008 Annual Meeting information right here (http://www.aoacoa2008.org/sites/S42/index.php?p=465) including: Preliminary Programme Registration Speaker Information, Poster AV guidelines Travel and Accommodation Details Social event descriptions Tourism Information And much much more! Click here (https://www.securewebcc.com/evtregs/EVT8/index.php) to register NOW! News - Latest News Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:09:54 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/coa_dispatch/coa_dispatch_april_28%2c_2008.html CONTENTS 1) Did You Present an Abstract at a Recent COA Meeting? 2) ABC Fellowship - May 16 Application Deadline 3) Keeping Canadians Moving - Hip Hip Hooray! 4) COA Business Meeting - June 5 5) Hotels Available in Old Québec 6) Your Name on the Wall of Fame at the AGM - Québec City 7) Ground Transportation To/From Québec City Airport News - COA Dispatch Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:17:17 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/women_in_orthopaedics_fifth_annual_luncheon.html Friday, June 6, 2008 - Québec City, Québec All orthopaedic residents, fellows, surgeons and supporters of women in orthopaedics are invited to attend this event being held in conjunction with the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and American Orthopaedic Association's Combined Annual Meeting in Québec City. News - Latest News Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:00:00 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/coa_dispatch/coa_dispatch_april_17_2008.html CONTENTS 1) Early Registration Deadline is April 23 2) Residents Fellows - Last Chance to Register for Free 3) Hotels in Quebec City Are Selling Out 4) Golf, Golf, Golf 5) Québec City Tours are Selling Fast 6) A Night at the Museum = A Night Not to Miss! News - COA Dispatch Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:09:38 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/calling_all_researchers!.html The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites applications for the J. Edouard Samson Award and a research grant under the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy programme. News - Latest News Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:19:22 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/for_residents_and_fellows_determined_to_make_a_difference_in_health_care.html Today a top physician leader requires both clinical and management skills to influence and make a difference in the health care environment. Therefore, I would like to introduce you to the new Health Sector MBA programme at the Richard Ivey School of Business. News - Latest News Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:51:52 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/looking_for_a_job.html Be sure to make frequent visits to the Career Opportunities (en/career_opportunities.html) section on the COA web site. New jobs are being posted on a regular basis - the next one might be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Is there a job opening in your centre? Advertise it for FREE* through the COA. Contact  Cynthia (mailto:cynthia@canorth.org)  for details. *Available to members of the COA only. News - Latest News Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:26:24 +0100 http://www.coa-aco.org/en/news/latest_news/national_standards_committee_report_on_orthopaedic_clinical_assistants_in_manitoba.html The Canadian population is severely under-served by orthopaedic services while experiencing the longest waiting times of any specialty for elective consultation and surgery. Resource restrictions further exacerbate this problem. The University of Manitoba Joint Replacement Group (UMJRG) at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba has met these challenges by adopting the physician assistant model. Known as clinical assistants (CA) in Manitoba, CAs have been practicing since 2003. This study of physician assistants working in a busy Canadian joint replacement practice demonstrates that physician assistants integrate well into the care team and can increase surgical volumes to reduce wait times cost effectively while providing a large amount of value added service.  Final UPDATED report is here! News - Latest News Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:35:54 +0100