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News from the California Orthopaedic Association
| Updated: 8-27-2026
The Resident Paper Contest is NOW OPEN!
Winners will be announced in mid-February.
Call for Resident Papers – COA’s 2027 Annual Meeting
A session will also be held at the meeting just for residents:
- How to Win in Practice
- How to Compare Private, Academic, and Employed Jobs in CA
- How to adjust to life as an Attending
When is this happening? April 1-4, 2027 – Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort (Palm Springs Area) Papers will be presented on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Resident’s awards will be:
- Lloyd W. Taylor, MD Resident Award
- Orthopaedic Institute for Children Resident Award
- OREF Resident Award
- Harold La Briola, MD Resident Award
- Clinical Awards ( 6 Awards)
Submit your papers no later than December 31. You can submit more than one paper.
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