COSMEC is back for 2023!

Please share this page with medical students who might benefit from COSMEC Interested in Orthopaedic Surgery? Looking to brush up on MSK knowledge? An exciting, free course designed for med students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery & MSK is back! Live, virtual seminars taught by faculty & residents, newly released Ortho Handbook, prizes & more! Free […]

Change in 2021/22 Promotion Application Deadline

Dear Colleagues, Please note, the 2021/2022 promotions application deadline for the Department of Surgery has changed to September 1, 2021. Please feel free to contact me or Earl Bogoch, Chair of the Departmental Promotions Committee, if you have any questions or if you intend to apply for promotion. Best regards, Peter C. Ferguson MD MSc […]

100% Success on Royal College Exam

Dear Colleagues, by now you no doubt have heard of the 100% success rate of our senior residents in passing their Royal College exam this year. I think this reflects both the intense efforts that our residents put forward in preparation as well as the high quality of training that get in our program. Please […]

2018 Staff and Fellows Appreciation Night

On behalf of 2018 graduating class Dear Staff & Fellows, We would like to thank everyone for the dedication, teaching and guidance you’ve all provided throughout our residency training. We are especially grateful for the many mock oral sessions provided to us and the time you’ve taken out of your schedule to help us prepare. […]

Salter Cup 2020 Info and Registration

On behalf of Lawrence Wengle, Residents Social Rep, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Toronto Dear faculty, fellows and residents, I’m excited to announce that the 9th Annual 2020 Salter Cup Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Sunday September 20th at Eagles Nest Golf Club! As with previous years, the tournament will include an 18hole bestball style shotgun start followed by a […]

Search for Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sinai Health

Dear Colleagues, We are currently soliciting applications for Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sinai Health. Please find attached the job advertisement. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application to Dr. Ian Witterick, SurgeoninChief. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need more information of it you […]

Success on Royal College Exam

Dear Colleagues, Despite the difficulties of the past year, our trainees continue to persevere and have repeatedly met success in the face of adversity. I am delighted to inform you that our trainees have had 100% success in passing the Royal College Exam. Please join me in congratulating our newest Fellows of the Royal College […]

Medical Students

Undergraduate Medical Training The Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Toronto takes pride in its role in undergraduate medical education. The University of Toronto clerkship is divided into a number of medical and specialty rotations such as medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. The surgical module of clerkship is currently 8 weeks. It […]

Wellness Resources for Faculty

Dear Colleagues, As we continue to progress through the second wave of COVID, it has become increasingly apparent that the events of the past 9 months have been taking an extraordinary toll on not only our learners, but also on us as faculty members. We all lead incredibly stressful lives, and the normal effects of […]

Women Of Orthopaedics (WOO)

On behalf of our Division and the Social Committee We will be hosting an evening event for Women Of Orthopaedics (WOO) on March 13th, 2024 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Women’s College Hospital in the Pink Cube.  We encourage all those who identify as women who are interested in or currently involved with Orthopaedic […]

Sherry Bassin Bad to the Bone Charity Golf Classic

On behalf of Hans Kreder, the current chair of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Proceeds from Bad to the Bone support the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation’s vision of pain free mobility for all Canadians. Your participation will help the tens of thousands of Canadians living with pain, isolation, unhappiness and an inability to enjoy life due to […]

Salter Cup 2021

Sent on behalf of Lawrence Wengle, PGY3 Orthopaedic resident Dear faculty, fellows, residents, alumni and industry reps, I’m excited to announce that the 10th Annual Salter Cup Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Sunday, September 12th at Glen Abbey Golf Course, home to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and 30 Canadian Opens! We had […]

Message from Postgraduate Wellness Office

Dear Colleagues, We want to take a moment to thank you for your dedication and service to the postgraduate trainees, and the public at this very challenging time. We know it has been particularly difficult on many who have had to selfisolate, provide additional clinical service, support trainees through exam postponements, or figure out how […]

Royal College Exam Results

Dear Colleagues, The COVID pandemic has had far reaching effects on all aspects of our lives and practices. There is nothing that has been untouched by this outbreak. This includes the Royal College Examination, which had to change its timing and format to minimize risk to the examinees. I am delighted to inform you that […]

Webinar Series: Racism and Race the Use of Race in Medicine and Implications for Health Equity

The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Patricia Houston, Vice Dean, Medical Education; and Dr. Glen Bandiera, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education The University of California, San Francisco, is hosting a foursession series to discuss the origins of the use of racial categories in medicine, the controversies surrounding its current use and practice, […]

SpineFEST 2018

SpineFEST 2018 will be held on Monday, June 11, 7am to 4pm Location: MaRS Building, Main Auditorium, lower Concourse, 101 College St. Keynote Speaker (TatorHall Visiting Professor Lecturer): Sanford E. Emery MD, MBA Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics Director of Surgical Services, West Virginia University. Keynote Address: “Leadership Training for Surgeons: Filling the Pipeline” […]

Giving

The Faculty of Medicine’s $500 million campaign is a cornerstone of the University of Toronto’s unprecedented $2 billion Boundless campaign, and the largest fundraising initiative for a Faculty of Medicine in Canadian history. But our fundraising goal is more than a target; it’s a promise to fulfill our boundless potential and provide international leadership in […]

SpineFEST 2019

SpineFEST 2019 will be held on Monday, June 10th, 7am to 4pm Location Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning Keynote Speaker Praveen Mummaneni, MD Professor of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco Director of the Cervical Spine Program, Minimally Invasive Spine Program, and Complex Spine Fellowship Program CoDirector of the UCSF Spine Center ViceChair […]

Salter Cup 2018 Event Info and Registration

Hello Everyone, The date and venue is set for the 2018 University of Toronto Orthopaedic Surgery Salter Cup, our annual golf tournament. This year, the tournament will take place at Osprey Valley Golf Club on Sunday, September 16th, 2018. In the past, this day has been well enjoyed by residents, staff and family and friends […]

Women of the World Gala with Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation

On behalf of Peter Ferguson, Chair Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us on March 5, 2020 at Aga Khan Museum and Help Women Rebuild Their Lives After Domestic Violence Join us for the WOMEN OF THE WORLD GALA, as we celebrate Restoring Smiles’ 10th anniversary with an exquisite […]

AOA 2019 ABC Applications

The deadline to submit applications for the 2019 AmericanBritishCanadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship is quickly approaching. Please submit all application materials by January 31. Participating in the AOA Traveling Fellowship program provides: unique interactions and experiences with the world’s orthopaedic leaders opportunities to develop your leadership skills and networks We encourage you to apply, or recommend […]

Position Advertisement: Division Head, Orthopaedic Surgery, Western University

The Department of Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, is seeking an academic Chair/Division Head/Chief for the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery with a vision to shape the Division for a fiveyear appointment, renewable once. This role is a fulltime, limited term, clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, […]

Shadowing and Observerships

Shadowing or Observerships can be an important introduction to different aspects of medicine. Medical students frequently request shadowing experiences to get a sense of orthopedic surgery and often as an introduction to orthopedic staff surgeons. Typically two weeks in duration, the student spends time in the clinic and operating room to gain insight into the […]

Introducing COSMEC: The Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Education Course

With limited exposure to Orthopaedics in core medical school curricula, COSMEC is designed to offer an immersive glimpse into the world of Orthopaedics through live virtual seminars. COSMEC is an exciting new course designed for medical students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery – or those interested in any specialty, wishing to review highyield musculoskeletal knowledge for […]

2019 Salter Cup Golf Tournament Registration Reminder

On behalf of Maegan Shields and Lawrence Wengle residents social reps Hello Everyone, A reminder that the 2019 University of Toronto Orthopaedic Surgery Salter Cup golf tournament is only 1 month away! Make sure to register yourself or your foursome!! Thank you to those that have registered already and sent in their registration fee. As […]