Overview
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Format: In-person |
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Date: Friday, April 9, 2027 |
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Location: Delta Hotels Regina (1919 Saskatchewan Drive, in the Central Business District of Regina) |
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Length: 8.5 hours (full-day event) |
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Fees:
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Registration: OPEN |
About
SCORE is Saskatchewan’s premier one-day interdisciplinary event, bringing together Orthopedic Surgeons, Physicians, Physiotherapists, Nurses, and Emergency Responders to share innovations, strengthen collaboration, and advance patient-centred care across urban and rural settings.
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 Rehabilitative, Surgical, or Front-Line/Emergency care stream.
SCORE was co-developed with the Saskatchewan Orthopedic Association and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
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, Registered Massage Therapists)
- Primary Care Providers (Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners)
- Rural and Remote Healthcare Practitioners
- Students and Residents in Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences Programs
Program
Overview
Join us for a full day of interdisciplinary learning at SCORE 2027, bringing together orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation professionals, family physicians, and frontline healthcare providers to explore evidence-informed practices and collaborative approaches to musculoskeletal care.
The program features keynote presentations, concurrent sessions across three streams, networking opportunities, and an interprofessional panel discussion.
Morning highlights include Achilles tendon care, complex regional pain syndrome, pediatric elbow injuries, and shoulder trauma, followed by the keynote address from Dr. Robert Litchfield, President of the Canadian Orthopedic Association.
Afternoon sessions cover rotator cuff rehabilitation, infected joint replacement, tendon injuries in emergency care, ACL and meniscus rehabilitation, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and back pain management. The day concludes with an interprofessional panel on Principles of Return to Play, featuring perspectives from orthopedics, physiotherapy, and sport and exercise medicine.
Please note that topics, speakers, and other program details are subject to change.
Sponsor Info
For more information on getting involved with SCORE, please email cme.events@usask.ca
Or click below for more information.
Accommodations
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Delta Hotels Regina for guests attending SCORE 2027.
Guests may book accommodations for Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, or both nights, depending on their travel needs.
Hotel: Delta Hotels Regina
Group rate: $189 CAD per night (plus taxes)
Booking deadline: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
To reserve your room, please use the link below:
Book your group rate for U of S CME SCORE 2027
Please ensure you book before the deadline to take advantage of the conference group rate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Regina for SCORE 2027!
Key Participants
Morning
Afternoon
Closing Plenary – Interprofessional Panel
A sincere thank you to our SCORE 2027 Scientific Planning Committee for your time, expertise, and thoughtful contributions to the development of this year’s program.
Your commitment to identifying meaningful learning needs and developing relevant, interdisciplinary education helps ensure SCORE continues to provide practical value to healthcare professionals across Saskatchewan.
We appreciate your collaboration and dedication in bringing SCORE 2027 together, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Regina on April 9, 2027!
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- Dr. David Sauder, MD, FRCSC, DRCPSC (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)
- Bruce Craven, B.Sc(PT), M.Sc, Dip Sport(PT), BSPE, CSCS (COI)
Contact Us
Program Information
Email: CME.Events@usask.ca