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Hi, I’m Dr. Femi Ayeni.
In just over 10 years in practice as a busy orthopaedic surgeon, I have built a career as an internationally renowned surgeon and scientist, with over 400 publications, 15 book chapters, and a Canada Research Chair, all while maintaining a full-time clinical practice and a busy family life with my wife and 4 young children.
How did I achieve this much this fast? I founded Notch Academy to show you just that.
5000+
Surgical Procedures
65
H-Index
150+
415+
Publications
$3M
400+
In Research Funding
Invited Presentations
Students Mentored
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Forge FC
PAST-PRESIDENT
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR
DIVISION HEAD
MacOrtho
Joint Preservation Surgery
UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR
McMaster University
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Journal of ISAKOS
Your Path to Career Success Starts Here.
I’m thrilled to welcome you to Notch Academy - a place where ambition meets opportunity, and careers are transformed. Whether you’re just beginning your professional journey, striving to advance, or ready to lead at the highest level, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Success isn’t a destination; it’s a journey - one that requires continuous learning, strategic action, and the right guidance. That’s why I created Notch Academy: to provide you with the resources, insights, and community you need to excel at every stage of your career.
Here, you’ll find expert-led coaching, career-boosting courses, and a network of driven professionals all working toward the same goal: growth, leadership, and lasting success.
Wherever you are in your career -
✔ Just starting and looking for direction
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- there’s a path for you here. And I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s build your success story together.
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In this full-length episode of the Notch Academy Leadership Series, former CFL Commissioner and retired professional offensive lineman Randy Ambrosie sits down with Dr. Femi Ayeni for an inspiring and honest conversation on what leadership really means.
From his days on the field to leading the Canadian Football League through transformative years (2017–2022), Randy shares lessons on inclusive leadership, the power of knowing people by name, and how to lead teams that show up for each other—on and off the field.
Whether you're a rising leader, a sports professional, or someone passionate about team culture and impact-driven leadership, this interview is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
Step Out. Stand Up. Succeed.
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Meet Femi.
Dr. Femi Ayeni is a Professor and the Academic Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University, Canada. He is the President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Research Methodology, Evidence and Impact; Chief of Adult Surgery at McMaster University Medical Centre; Director of the McMaster Arthroscopy Collective Sports Medicine (MacSports) fellowship, and Medical Director for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Canadian Football League) and Forge FC (Canadian Premier League).
He is the founder of Notch Academy, a continuous learning platform that is designed to help you unlock your career potential.
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