The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of the following awards:

Bones and Phones Scholarship:  Dr. Laura Morrison

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Bones and Phones Scholarship. Dr. Laura Morrison from the University of Calgary receives the award for the project “RUMORS: Recruitment and Retainment of Underrepresented Minorities in Orthopaedic Surgery”.

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. 

Robin Richards Award for Upper Extremity Research:  Dr. Moin Khan

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Robin Richards Award for Upper Extremity Research. Dr. Moin Khan from Hamilton, ON receives the award for the paper titled: “Cryocompression Results in a Significant Decrease in Opioid Consumption following Shoulder Surgery – A Multi Center Randomized Controlled Trial”.

Thanks to a generous endowment fund donated by Dr. Robin Richards, this award was established to recognize the best upper extremity research submission at the Canadian Orthopaedic Association annual meeting. All papers in upper extremity research accepted for the COA meeting are eligible, and are reviewed by a COF research review panel.

Click here for further details about the COF’s research program.