Overview

Details

in-person icon Format: In-person
Date: March 27, 2026
location icon Location: Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon
course length icon Length: 8.5 hours (full-day event)
fees icon Fees: $300 + taxes 
Accreditation icon Accreditation: This program is accredited. See the accreditation section below for more information.
registration icon Registration: Open | REGISTER HERE

Learning Objectives

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
  • Apply emerging trends and interdisciplinary strategies in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and emergency medicine to improve patient‑centered care.
  • Strengthen clinical decision‑making with practical, high‑impact insights tailored to Saskatchewan’s healthcare environment.
  • Collaborate effectively across specialties and regions to address challenges and share solutions in musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation.

Target Audience

SCORE is Ideal For:
  • Orthopedic Surgeons and Residents
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians and Trainees
  • Rehabilitation Specialists (Physiatrists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists)
  • Primary Care Providers (Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners)
  • Rural and Remote Healthcare Practitioners
  • Students and Residents in Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences Programs
Join us to engage with thought leaders, exchange best practices, and gain practical insights that will empower you to make a meaningful impact in your practice.

Accreditation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan. You may claim a maximum of 5.75 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The College of Family Physicians of Canada: This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan for up to 5.75 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing education and competence programs established by individual professional associations.

Program

Overview

SCORE will feature engaging morning and afternoon sessions, including plenary presentations and concurrent tracks across orthopedics, rehabilitation, and emergency medicine.

Attendees can tailor their experience by choosing between a General stream or a Surgical stream to align with their professional focus. For a detailed conference overview, click the button below to download the full schedule.

Please note: Topics and speakers are subject to change without notice.

7:45 am – 8:30 am
Registration & Breakfast – Start your morning with breakfast and networking before the sessions begin.
8:30 am – 8:40 am
Welcome to SCORE 2026 – Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC – Opening remarks, conference overview, and land acknowledgement.
8:40 am – 9:40 am
It’s All About the Glutes, Baby! – Dr. Jordan Buchko, MD, FRCSC – Explore the biomechanical role of gluteal muscles in mobility, stability, and injury prevention.
9:40 am – 9:55 am
Morning Coffee Break & Exhibits – Networking and exhibitor time.
9:55 am – 10:45 am
  • Fundamentals of Fracture Management – Dr. Kyle Goldstein, MD – Core principles of assessing and managing fractures in acute care settings.
  • Pre-Arthroplasty Mobility Strategies – Ryley Sather, MPT, B.Sc. Kin & Regan Coulter, BSc, BScPT – Evidence-based techniques to preserve mobility and independence before joint replacement.
  • Precision or Perfection? How Robotics is Revolutionizing Arthroplasty – Dr. Ian Lutz, MD, FRCSC – Insights into robotic-assisted surgery and its impact on accuracy and outcomes.
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Networking Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evolving Trends in Orthopedic Care Across Saskatchewan and Canada – Panel Discussion

Panel of experts discuss innovations, system challenges, and the future of orthopedic care.

Panelists:

  • Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC (Moderator)
  • Dr. Jordan Buchko, MD, FRCSC
  • Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai, MD, BSc, MHSc, FRCSC
  • Dr. Joan Wheat-Hozack, MD, FRCSC
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Emerging Topics in Medical Imaging in Orthopedics – Dr. Martin Heroux, MD, CCFP(EM), SEM, FCFP; Dr. Joan Wheat-Hozack, MD, FRCSC; Dr. Adam Frost, MD, FRCSC – Review of advances in diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures in orthopedic care.
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Afternoon Coffee & Exhibits
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
  • The Essentials of Hand Splinting: What Every Clinician Should Know – Fanny Yu, MScOT, CHT – Practical guidance on splinting techniques and community-based care for hand injuries.
  • Pediatric Care: Hip Health in Newborns – Dr. Courtney Bull, FRCSC – Foundations of newborn hip development, DDH detection, and referral best practices.
  • Canadian Care Pathway for DDH – Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai, MD, BSc, MHSc, FRCSC – Review of national DDH screening and management guidelines for infants and young children.
3:15 pm – 3:25 pm
Networking Break
3:25 pm – 4:25 pm
  • Orthopedic Emergencies – Dr. Zachary Oleynik, MD – Recognizing and managing urgent musculoskeletal emergencies in acute care.
  • Assessment and Management of Common Sports Injuries – Dr. Martin Heroux, MD, CCFP(EM), SEM, FCFP; Dr. Katherine Thompson, MD, CCFP(EM) – Overview of assessment and early management of common sports injuries.
  • Principles of Diabetic Foot Care for the Surgeon – Dr. Lee Kolla, MD, FRCSC – Surgical and interdisciplinary strategies for managing diabetic foot complications.
4:25 pm – 4:40 pm
SCORE 2026 Wrap-Up – Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC – Closing reflections, next steps, and CME credit instructions.

* Please note: times are subject to change.

Registration

 Health Professional Rate: $300

Student Rate: Student rates are SOLD OUT. Students/Residents may still register for SCORE; however, they will need to pay the health professional rate. 

  • All prices are subject to a 5% GST and 6% PST charge.
  • Health Professionals include Doctors, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, and other regulated professionals.

Cancellations must be received in writing 14 days before the educational activity start date and will be subject to an administration fee of  $35.00 + Tax.

Refunds will not be considered on or after this time. The division of Continuing Medical Education, University of Saskatchewan, reserves the right to cancel or postpone an educational activity due to insufficient registration or circumstances beyond control.

Each registrant will be notified with a full refund following the decision. Continuing Medical Education cannot accept registration substitutions.  

Contact Brady Figley, CME Program Coordinator, for more information — Brady.Figley@usask.ca

Offering a vibrant atmosphere, the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon provides the perfect downtown location with views of the stunning South Saskatchewan River.

A limited number of hotel rooms will be reserved for the group at a special discounted rate.

Hotel bookings are now open—plan to reserve early, as rooms are expected to fill quickly. Hotel room rates are subject to availability and applicable federal and provincial taxes, and local fees (currently 5% GST, 6% PST, and 3% DMP fee).

To book your stay at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel at the exclusive conference rate, click the link below:

  • Promo code: ORB
  • Cutoff Room Rate: Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Conference Dates:

  • Rate: $189 CAD per night
  • Parking: $20 CAD per day, per vehicle (register plates at Front Desk upon arrival)

Sponsors

We Want You On Our Team

SCORE has received financial support from the following organizations in the form of an unrestricted educational grant:

Collaborating Sponsors:

  • Tribe Medical
  • Zimmer BioMet
  • Saskatoon Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Centre
  • MNP

Associate Sponsors:

  • Online Therapy Unit
  • Ossur
  • Bioventus
  • Johnson Shoyoma Graduate School of Public Policy

Community Sponsor:

  • USASK: Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Program (SHIRP)

For more information on getting involved with SCORE, please email Brady Figley, Program Coordinator: Brady.Figley@usask.ca

Or click below for more information.

Key Participants

We are pleased to acknowledge and celebrate the distinguished speakers of SCORE.

These professionals bring exceptional expertise, insight, and collaboration to their sessions, enabling attendees to:

  • Apply emerging trends and interdisciplinary strategies in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and emergency medicine to enhance patient-centred care.
  • Strengthen clinical decision-making with practical, high-impact insights tailored to Saskatchewan’s healthcare environment.
  • Collaborate effectively across specialties and regions to address musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation challenges and to share meaningful solutions.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of our speakers for their dedication and contributions. Thank you for helping to make SCORE 2026 a truly valuable learning event.

Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC (SCORE 2026 Chair)

Bio: Dr. Sauder graduated with great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in 2000. After completing a year in family medicine residency in Regina, he finished his orthopedic residency at the University of Saskatchewan in 2007, where he also received a national award for his research.

He then became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and completed additional fellowship training at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario, focusing on the upper extremity. His clinical interests and expertise include arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

Dr. Sauder has practiced orthopedic surgery in Saskatoon for the past 18 years. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and currently serves as Chair of the SCORE Planning Committee.

Sessions:

  • Welcome to SCORE 2026
  • Evolving Trends in Orthopedic Care Across Saskatchewan and Canada (Moderator)
  • SCORE 2026 Wrap-Up

Times: 08:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 04:25 PM

Dr. Jordan Buchko, MD, FRCSC

Bio: Dr. Jordan Buchko is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in his hometown, Regina, Saskatchewan. He completed his Medical Degree (2009) and Orthopedic Surgery Residency (2014) at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Reconstructive Arthroscopy Fellowship (2015) at the University of British Columbia. He has been in practice in Regina since September 2015.

He has special interest and expertise in arthroscopy and sports medicine, with a focus on the shoulder, hip, and knee. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and is the Orthopaedic Surgery Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Director in Regina.

He serves as team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL), University of Regina Rams (USports), and Regina Thunder (CJFL) football clubs and treats various other amateur, junior, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Sessions:

  • It’s All About the Glutes, Baby!
  • Evolving Trends in Orthopedic Care Across Saskatchewan and Canada (Panelist)

Times: 08:40 AM, 11:00 AM

Dr. Kyle Goldstein, MD

Bio: More details coming soon.

Session: Fundamentals of Fracture Management

Time: 09:55 AM

Ryley Sather, MPT, B.Sc. Kin

Bio: Ryley is a registered and licensed physiotherapist who graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan in 2016. Prior to this, in 2014, he graduated with a degree in Kinesiology with distinction. Ryley currently works at Stapleford Health and Rehab in Regina where he has experience working in a variety of areas including sports, post-operative orthopaedics, return to running programs, and general rehabilitation of pain and injuries.

In addition, Ryley specializes in Vestibular Therapy. He has taken Advanced Vestibular Therapy training through the Bernard Tonks Balance and Dizziness Rehabilitation Clinic and training in the treatment of acute and post-concussion syndrome through R2P. He is working through training with the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has attained Level III certifications in both the upper and lower body. Ryley currently works closely with Prairie Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jordan Buchko in patient assessment and treatment.

In his spare time, Ryley is an avid runner and sports fan. In the summer he loves camping around the province with his wife Kendall, son Hayes, and dog Maggie.

Session: Pre-Arthroplasty Mobility Strategies

Time: 09:55 AM

Regan Coulter, BSc, BScPT

Bio: Regan Coulter is a proud alumna of the U of S School of Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapy (FCAMPT). Her physical therapy practice centres on orthopedics with niche practices in pediatrics, hip and pelvic health, professional mentorship, and education. She has been recognized by the Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association with professional leadership, distinguished educator, and clinical excellence awards.

She currently works with Stapleford Health in Regina, relishing in the complexity of her caseload, the trust of her referring colleagues, and the joy of cool sneakers and the hope of seeing change every day.

Session: Pre-Arthroplasty Mobility Strategies

Time: 09:55 AM

Dr. Ian Lutz, MD, FRCSC

Bio: More details coming soon.

Session: Precision or Perfection? How Robotics is Revolutionizing Arthroplasty

Time: 09:55 AM

Dr. Sukhdeep Dulai, MD, BSc, MHSc, FRCSC

Bio: Dr. Sukhdeep K. Dulai is a Full Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta and a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Stollery Children’s and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospitals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She is a founding member and past president of the Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Group (now CPOS), a former Director of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation, a 2019 ABC traveling fellow, an executive member of the RCPSC Orthopaedic Surgery exam committee, and the President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2025–2026).

Prior to establishing her surgical practice at the University of Alberta in 2006, she completed medical school and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alberta, fellowships in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (Sydney, Australia) and BC Children’s Hospital (Vancouver, BC), and earned a Master of Health Science in clinical epidemiology at the University of British Columbia. She is the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Director at the University of Alberta.

Her clinical interests are limb deformities, hip dysplasia, and neuromuscular disorders. She is co-chair of the Paediatric Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation medicine Research Team of Alberta (PORRTAL), the orthopaedic lead of the University of Alberta Paediatric Developmental Hip Dysplasia study group, and a member of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI).

Along with a focus on improving paediatric orthopaedic care for underserved populations and children with complex orthopaedic conditions such as cerebral palsy, she has a keen interest in initiatives that contribute to the development of healthier and more sustainable surgical practices and health systems, improving patient care overall.

Sessions:

  • Evolving Trends in Orthopedic Care Across Saskatchewan and Canada (Panelist)
  • Canadian Care Pathway for DDH

Times: 11:00 AM, 02:15 PM

Dr. Joan Wheat-Hozack, MD, FRCSC

Bio: More details coming soon.

Sessions:

  • Evolving Trends in Orthopedic Care Across Saskatchewan and Canada (Panelist)
  • Emerging Topics in Medical Imaging in Orthopedics (Co-Presenter)

Times: 11:00 AM, 01:00 PM

Dr. Martin Heroux, MD, CCFP(EM), SEM, FCFP

Bio: More details coming soon.

Sessions:

  • Emerging Topics in Medical Imaging in Orthopedics (Co-Presenter)
  • Assessment and Management of Common Sports Injuries (Co-Presenter)

Times: 01:00 PM, 03:25 PM

Dr. Adam Frost, MD, FRCSC

Bio: More details coming soon.

Session: Emerging Topics in Medical Imaging in Orthopedics (Co-Presenter)

Time: 01:00 PM

Fanny Yu, MScOT, CHT

Bio: Fanny graduated from Queen’s University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2009.

Fanny has always had a strong passion for hand therapy and began specializing in hand therapy in 2012. She completed the Hand Therapy Fellowship Program at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, ON in 2017 and obtained her designation of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in the same year.

Fanny is dedicated to helping individuals recover function, strength, and independence following injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions affecting the hand and upper limb. She is committed to ongoing professional development and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, individualized care. Fanny currently works as the Senior Occupational Therapist at the Kinetik Hand & Upper Limb Program at Saskatoon City Hospital.

Session: The Essentials of Hand Splinting: What Every Clinician Should Know

Time: 02:15 PM

Dr. Courtney Bull, FRCSC

Bio: More details coming soon.

Session: Pediatric Care: Hip Health in Newborns

Time: 02:15 PM

Dr. Zachary Oleynik, MD

Bio: Zach Oleynik is a fourth-year resident with the University of Saskatchewan orthopaedic surgery program. His orthopaedic interests include sports arthroscopy and shoulder reconstruction.

Session: Orthopedic Emergencies

Time: 03:25 PM

Dr. Lee Kolla, MD, FRCSC

Bio: Lee is an Orthopedic Surgeon based out of Saskatoon. He specializes in adult foot and Ankle Surgery. He completed medical school and orthopedic residency at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a fellowship in adult foot and ankle surgery through the University of British Columbia in 2012. His practice is focused entirely on providing comprehensive care of foot and ankle pathology and believes it is important that patients understand all aspects of their condition and treatment options. Medical and Surgical education has become a passion for him, and he holds an official advising and mentorship role through the University of Saskatchewan.

He is proud of his prairie roots and feels lucky to work with great people providing surgical care to the people of Saskatchewan and beyond. When not at the hospital, you will find him exploring beautiful northern Saskatchewan with his family and friends.

Session: Principles of Diabetic Foot Care for the Surgeon

Time: 03:25 PM

Dr. Katherine Thompson, MD, CCFP(EM)

Bio: More details coming soon.

Session: Assessment and Management of Common Sports Injuries (Co-Presenter)

Time: 03:25 PM

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the SCORE 2026 Planning Committee for their dedication and hard work in shaping the success of our program. Their expertise, collaboration, and unwavering commitment are instrumental in delivering impactful, high-quality learning experiences.

Their contributions are truly valued and deeply appreciated.

  • Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC (COI)
  • Dr. James Barton, MD, MHPE, FRCPC, CCPE (COI)
  • Dr. Jans Van der Merwe, MBChB, FRCSC (COI)
  • Dr. Matt Clarke, MD, FRCSC (COI)
  • Dr. Jordan Buchko, MD, FRCSC (COI)
  • Dr. Joan Wheat‑Hozack, MD, FRCSC (COI)
  • Dr. Marty Heroux, MD, CCFP(EM), SEM, FCFP (COI)
  • Dr. Rob Woods, MD, MMEd, FRCPC, DRCPSC (COI)
  • Ryley Sather, MPT, B.Sc.Kin (COI)
  • Fanny Yu, MScOT, CHT (COI)
  • Denise Geck, NP (COI)

Contact Us

Brady Figley
CME Program Coordinator brady.figley@usask.ca

Program Information
Email: CME.Events@usask.ca