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Canadian Orthopaedic Association - 2025 Annual Meeting

Both the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) and the Canadian Orthopaedic Residents’ Association (CORA) hold their respective Annual Meetings each year in conjunction with the COA event. Triple your opportunities to share best practices and learn from experts and thought leaders in all areas of orthopaedics.


Vancouver Convention Centre : June 11 to 14, 2025

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Mentor For A Day Program

 Are you attending the upcoming COA|CORS|CORA Annual Meeting in Vancouver?


The 2025 Mentor for a Day program will take place on Subspecialty Day (Saturday, June 14) of the Meeting and unite junior and senior leadership over a morning of focused discussions and broadening soft skills in orthopaedics. This year, medical students have the opportunity to be Mentees matched with Resident Mentors!

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Early Exposure to the Cutting Edge - 2025

Get to know more about this exciting surgical specialty directly from surgeons and trainees from across Canada. Cycle through hands-on stations while networking with orthopaedic leaders to learn more about their career journeys.


Space is limited, save your spot by registering by June 11.

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Join the COSSNET Resident Advisory Board!

Are you a resident in an Orthopaedic Surgery program in Canada? Passionate about shaping the future of orthopaedic education and mentorship? COSSNET invites you to join our new Resident Advisory Board!

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Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment that fosters research, advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for aspiring orthopaedic surgeons. We are dedicated to supporting and empowering medical students with a keen interest in orthopaedic surgery. By cultivating a collaborative community, we aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in orthopaedics and positively impact the future of musculoskeletal health. ‍


We envision a network that encourages curiosity, innovation, and camaraderie among students, promoting research, impactful advocacy, and comprehensive educational initiatives. Through effective networking and mentorship, our vision is to inspire and shape the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, empowering them to make significant contributions to the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge and patient care.

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