New Course Format!
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association Basic Science Course has transitioned permanently to a virtual format and has been divided into four modules spread over two years.
Program and commitment details
The COA Basic Science Course is a combination of self-study using foundational videos mixed with virtual group sessions in which content is reinforced using a variety of instructor led techniques.
Videos
The residents will be responsible for viewing the academic videos that will accompany the lectures and discussion groups. The access instructions for the videos will be sent to completed registrants.
Day of
There will be a morning lecture for the cohort as a whole, followed by 5 additional lectures/discussions for smaller groups in breakout rooms.
Session format
Sessions will be roughly 40 minutes in length: a brief high yield summary of key points from the instructor’s video (5-10 minutes); the remaining 30 minutes will be an interactive session of cases and/or multiple-choice questions. Each session will be followed by a 5-minute buffer/break.
Group format
Course days will involve plenary sessions, small groups, and interaction.
Course modules
- Module 1 – Basic Science of Basic Science
- Module 2 – Non-Neoplastic Conditions
- Module 3 – Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Module 4 – Neoplasia/Tumour