Welcome and Opening Statement by the COA President

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In this transcript from the Canadian Orthopaedic Association's 2021 Annual Meeting, President Mo Bhandari opens the gathering with a warm welcome and reflections on the past year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the significance of the joint efforts between the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, the Canadian Orthopedic Research Society, and the Canadian Orthopedic Residents Association, highlighting the challenges faced and the adaptation to a virtual format. Bhandari underscores the importance of collaboration, leadership, and the support received from various organizations throughout the year. He emphasizes the theme of mindfulness within the profession and advocates for inclusivity across all orthopedic specialties. The speech touches on the successes of residents graduating amidst the pandemic and concludes with optimism for future meetings, particularly a hopeful return to in-person gatherings in Quebec in 2022, inviting attendees to engage fully with the meeting's exceptional program.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-220919

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