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In this week's COA Dispatch/Dans la Dépêche de l'ACO cette semaine
• Call for CORS Presidential Candidates
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Appel de candidatures à la direction de la SROC
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That's A Wrap! Ceremony Celebrates Residency Training Completion
• C'est fini! Une cérémonie qui souligne la fin de la résidence
• COF Awards Bones and Phones Scholarship to Kayla Cyr
• Current Trends in Orthopaedics, Sicily, Italy — April 26-May 2, 2020
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Nominations are requested for a new member to serve on the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) Executive Committee. The successful candidate will commence as member at large and transition yearly though the roles of secretary, program chair, president and past-president. The term of service is for 5 years (starts following the 2019 Annual Meeting).
Nominations will be accepted from the CORS Executive Committee and membership at large. The persons nominated must attend the CORS Business Meeting at the COA/ICORS meeting (Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 12:30 in room 521 of the Palais des congrès) to be eligible for the position, and the vote will be carried by the membership present at the Business Meeting.
This year, nominations are requested for a clinician scientist (MD) in any field of orthopaedic research.
Interested candidates can send an e-mail with a brief statement of interest by June 7 to: Dr. Paul E. Beaulé: pbeaule@toh.ca
Des candidatures sont demandées pour un mandat au sein du comité de direction de la Société de recherche orthopédique du Canada (SROC). La personne retenue sera d'abord chargée de mission. Une rotation annuelle s'installera ensuite : elle sera secrétaire, présidente du Comité responsable du programme, présidente et présidente sortante. Son mandat sera de cinq ans (à compter de la fin de la Réunion annuelle 2019).
Le comité de direction de la SROC de même que les membres peuvent soumettre des candidatures. Pour être admissibles, les candidats doivent assister à la séance de travail à la Réunion annuelle de la SROC (le jeudi 20 juin 2019, de 12 h 30 à 13 h 30, dans la salle 521 du Palais des congrès. Les membres présents éliront un candidat.
Cette année, on souhaite obtenir la candidature de chercheurs-cliniciens (MD) de tous les volets de la recherche orthopédique.
Les personnes intéressées peuvent envoyer une brève déclaration d'intérêt d'ici le 7 juin au Dr Paul E. Beaulé, à pbeaule@toh.ca.
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Residents completing their orthopaedic training this June are invited to participate in a special ceremony at the upcoming COA Annual Meeting. All registered participants are encouraged to join us on Friday, June 21 at 9:15 in the plenary hall (517 D) at the Palais des congrès to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2019 as they are recognized by their Program Directors and members of the COA Executive Committee. Be sure to add this event to your Annual Meeting itinerary.
Are you an R5 resident completing training this year and haven't RSVP'd yet? Contact Lexie Bilhete lexie@canorth.org to confirm your participation in the ceremony.
Les résidents qui terminent leur programme de résidence en juin ont été invités à une cérémonie spéciale qui aura lieu à la Réunion annuelle de l'ACO. Tous les participants à la Réunion annuelle sont invités à se joindre à nous le vendredi 21 juin, à 9 h 15, dans la salle plénière (517 D) du Palais des congrès, afin de célébrer les réalisations de la cohorte de 2018, qui sera accueillie sur scène par les directeurs de programme et les membres du Comité de direction de l'ACO. N'oubliez pas d'ajouter cette cérémonie à votre programme.
Vous terminez votre résidence et vous n'avez pas encore confirmé votre présence? Écrivez à Lexie Bilhete, à lexie@canorth.org, pour le faire dès maintenant.
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The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 Bones and Phones Scholarship. Dr. Kayla Cyr from Memorial University of Newfoundland receives the award for her role in EDUCATE: IPV, a project which focuses on intimate partner violence (IPV) and its prevalence in fracture clinics.
As a local IPV champion Dr. Cyr delivered the EDUCATE program to orthopaedic surgeons and health-care providers working in fracture clinics in St. John's, training them to recognize and combat intimate partner violence.
Founded by Dr. Veronica Wadey and Mr. Henry Chow, the Bones and Phones Legacy Scholarship Fund recognizes orthopaedic residents who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to enhancing musculoskeletal health beyond that which would be expected during their residency training period.
To read more about Dr. Cyr's role in the EDUCATE program, click here.
La Fondation Canadienne d'Orthopédie est heureuse d'annoncer la lauréate 2019 de la Bourse d'études Bones and Phones. La Dre Kayla Cyr, l'Université Memorial, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, se voit remettre cette bourse pour son rôle à titre de championne de la violence conjugale du programme EDUCATE, une étude multicentrique nationale axée sur la violence conjugale et sa prévalence dans les cliniques de traitement des fractures.
En tant que championne locale de la violence conjugale, la Dre Cyr a offert le programme EDUCATE à St. John's, enseignant aux orthopédistes et autres membres du personnel à déceler la violence conjugale et à la combattre.
Créé par la Dre Veronica Wadey et M. Henry Chow, le Fonds de la Bourse d'études Bones and Phones vise à reconnaître des résidents en orthopédie dont la contribution et l'engagement exceptionnels pendant leur résidence ont permis d'améliorer la santé de l'appareil locomoteur.
Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici.
The University of Ottawa Division of Orthopaedics is pleased to present Current Trends in Orthopaedics in beautiful Sicily, Italy April 26-May 2, 2020. Chaired by Dr. Paul R. Kim, this accredited event follows the incredible success of our inaugural meeting in the Loire Valley, France in 2018. We are now heading to Sicily — known for its rich history, delicious food, and magnificent views of the Mediterranean.
There will be an in-depth, educational program concentrating on current trends in orthopaedics designed specifically for orthopaedic professionals. First class speakers, interactive sessions including case reviews are all accompanied with ample time for discussion.
The academic portion of the meeting is complemented by daily guided cycling and hiking options allowing you to explore the countryside and ancient Roman ruins up close. The program includes accommodation at the stunning beachfront five-star Verdura Resort, gourmet dining, fabulous wines and some of the best hiking and cycling in all of Italy. The resort is also home to three top-rated Kyle Phillips golf courses. Please join us to experience this fascinating and unique educational event.
The program is already 60% sold out. Click here for information and registration. Space is limited.
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CBC News
After losing part of his leg as a teenager, Jason Simunic has spent more than 30 years walking with pain, due to ill-fitting prosthetic limbs that irritate his skin and cause blisters. Now he hopes those days are behind him.
Simunic recently became the third patient in Canada to undergo osseointegration, a relatively new procedure aimed at giving amputees higher functionality, mobility and comfort.
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CBC News
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it's a matter of when, not if, it will start hiring physician assistants.
The idea has been touted by advocates as a great way to fill gaps in a province that faces chronic nursing and doctor shortages.
The health authority is waiting for final approval from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia before it can hire three people to test the job in a pilot project.
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Province du Manitoba
La Province continue d'appuyer des projets d'immobilisation dans l'ensemble du système de santé afin d'assurer la prestation de soins uniformes et fiables au moment et à l'endroit où ils sont requis, a annoncé le ministre de la Santé, des Aînés et de la Vie active Cameron Friesen.
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