Description
The text is a transcript of a virtual meeting, likely an award ceremony and transition of leadership for the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS). It features the following highlights:
1. **Award Presentation**: Mario Lamontangne, likely the outgoing president, announces the winners of the Founders Medal, awarded annually since 1982 for the best paper presented at the CORS annual meeting. The 2021 medal is presented to Dr. Philip Boyer from Sunnybrook Health Science Center for his work on "Machine Learning Prediction of Shoulder Patient At-Home Physiotherapy with Inertial Sensors."
2. **Transition of Office**: Dr. Simon Kelly, the outgoing president, gives a reflective speech about his presidency, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the success of virtual meetings. He introduces the incoming president, Dr. Mario Lamontangne.
3. **Dr. Lamontangne's Acceptance Speech**: Mario Lamontangne expresses gratitude for the work of the executive committee, acknowledges his predecessor and fellow committee members, and outlines his plans for the future, which include improving society visibility, collaborating with related organizations, and supporting young researchers.
4. **Ending Remarks**: The meeting concludes with Dr. Lamontangne thanking participants and expressing hopes for meeting in person in Quebec City the following year.