Leadership
The Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) is a not-for-profit professional association representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons in Canada. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of orthopaedic care for Canadian patients by providing our surgeon members with continuing medical education, subspecialty support, knowledge sharing, advocacy platforms, fellowship programs, leadership opportunities and collaboration with other health-care associations.
Dr. Ayeni was named President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association at the COA’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
President
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Medical Director (2017 - present)
Dr. Ayeni is Medical Director and Lead Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL).
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a professional Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Tim Hortons Field.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Canadian Football League (CFL)
Dr. Ayeni is Medical Director and Lead Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Forge FC (CPL).
Forge FC, also known as Forge Football Club, Forge FC Hamilton, or Hamilton Forge FC, is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Hamilton, Ontario, that competes in the Canadian Premier League, the top tier of Canadian soccer. The club plays its home matches at Tim Hortons Field. Forge FC joined the CPL in 2019 as one of the league's seven inaugural teams.
Medical Director (2019 - present)
Hamilton Forge FC
Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Editor-In-Chief (2023 - present)
Journal of ISAKOS
The Official Publication of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Dr. Ayeni was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in July 2023. He has been a member of ISAKOS since 2014 and has served on a variety of committees, most recently as the Deputy Chair (and soon as Co-Chair) of the ISAKOS Scientific Committee.
“Leadership is not about standing at the forefront; it's about paving the way for others to succeed and thrive."
— Dr. James Chow