UPDATE: COVID-19 Self-Isolation Requirements for International Trainee Arrivals

Dear PGME Community, Throughout the pandemic, PGME and TAHSN have been working together to monitor and assess the need for trainees arriving from outside of Canada to isolate for 14 days prior to commencing any in-person clinical work. Given that these requirements have been lifted for fully vaccinated Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents as of […]

2023 Stefansky Lecture

Highlights from the 2023 Stefansky Lecture that took place on February 24, 2023 in a hybrid format: in person at the Medical Sciences Building in Toronto and as a virtual presentation. Our guest speaker was Dr. Brian Wong with a talk titled “The Importance of Disclosing Errors to Patients and Families”.

2020 Fellowship Research Day

On behalf of Dr. Johnny Lau, Divisional Clinical Fellowship Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Dear colleagues, The Annual Fellowship Research day was successfully completed on May 28, 2020. COVID has made a significant impact on all of our personal and professional lives. The format of the Fellowship Research moved to a virtual platform. We […]

2020 Education Development Fund (EDF) Application Now Available

The 2020 EDF Application is now available. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on February 10, 2020. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Funded by the Education Vice-Deans, the Education Development Fund is intended to support new and innovative projects that align with our Faculty’s strategic directions in education around the core values of innovation, […]

2023 Gordon Hunter University Wide Rounds Invitation

Please Join us for the 2023 Gordon Hunter University Wide Rounds on Friday October 27, 2023 at 7:30-8:30am EST at the St. Michaels Hospital – Keenan RC Allan Water Auditorium. This year we welcome Dr. Mark Vrahas, Professor and Chairman of the Dept of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Vrahas is an expert in […]

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society: Dr. Timothy Daniels in “Studies Investigate the Impact of Obesity on Outcomes after the Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) Procedure”

Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons still evaluating the impact of obesity on the procedure’s success Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Ankle Replacement (TAR), also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons use to treat ankle arthritis. In the procedure, the ankle joint is […]

Salter Cup 2023

Dear faculty, fellows, residents, alumni, and industry reps, After another amazing Salter Cup last year, with some incredible R1s taking home the trophy, we are excited to announce that the 12th annual Salter Cup Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Sunday September 10th, 2023 and will be returning to Eagles Nest Golf Club. Please mark […]

Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Position Statement on Stem Cell Therapy

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in Canada. Orthopaedic surgery can be an appropriate treatment modality to ease the pain that many patients experience in affected joints. Stem cell therapy is a promising treatment strategy but only through basic and clinical research leading to robust randomized controlled trials will this therapy be […]

2023 Gallie Day

The Department of Surgery would like to invite you to its 49th Gallie Day on Friday May 5th, 2023. Agenda Download Agenda DRIVING THE FUTURE OF SURGERY: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES  7:30 AM BREAKFAST Event Chair: Dr. Michael Fehlings, Vice Chair Research Session Coordinators: Dr. J. Andrea McCart and Renata Musa 8:00 AM – […]

Earl Bogoch Appointed as Chair, Promotions Committee

Dr. Bogoch has been appointed as Chair, Promotions Committee effective January 1, 2020. He is taking over from Dr. Howard Clarke who has been Chair since 2015. Dr. Earl Bogoch is an orthopaedic surgeon and the Medical Director of the Mobility Program at St. Michael’s Hospital. He is a Professor in the Department of Surgery […]

COA Stem Cell Therapy Statement

Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in Canada. Orthopaedic surgery can be an appropriate treatment modality to ease the pain that many patients experience in affected joints. Stem cell therapy is a promising treatment strategy but only through basic and clinical research leading to robust randomized controlled trials will this therapy be […]

February 28th University-Wide Orthopaedic Rounds: Stefansky Lecture

I’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 9th Annual Stefansky Lecture. This lecture was established in 2012 to promote and highlight issues of communication in Orthopaedics, through Sunnybrook Hospital. This year’s speakers are Drs. Richard and Sylvia Cruess, who since 1995 have taught and carried out independent research on professionalism and […]

MD Program Visiting Electives Cancellation

On behalf of Dr. Marcus Law, Associate Dean, and Dr. Seetha Radhakrishnan, Director Electives and Co-Director Transition to Residency (Selectives); MD Program, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Dear colleagues, Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Undergraduate Medical Education Deans across Canada have decided to cancel all visiting electives across Canada for the class of 2023. As such, our incoming fourth-year MD […]

Outstanding CIHR Grant Results

Dear Colleagues – you may have seen the recent email from Dr. Rutka announcing the Department’s 2020 CIHR Project Grant Recipients. Out of a total of 6 grants awarded to members of the Department of Surgery, 5 were awarded to members of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery! Please join me in congratulating the following grant […]

Dr. Daniel Pincus on CBC: Earlier Repairs for Broken Hips Aim to Save Lives

Broken hips are the most common reason for urgent surgery in Canada, but only one-third of patients in Ontario receive surgery within what researchers call the safe 24-hour guideline. A hip fracture affects the femur, the largest bone in the body, and it needs to be repaired quickly. Studies suggest waiting more than a day after the […]

Division of Orthopaedics University-Wide Rounds: January 27th, 2023

This month’s Rounds is being held in conjunction with the Schatzker Active Adult Joint Preservation Initiative. In-person attendance is encouraged. Date Friday, january 27th, 2023 7:30am Location Medical Sciences Building 100 King’s College Circle Room 3278 Zoom Meeting ID: 85119591813 Passcode: 270123 Guest Speaker Dr. Philipp Lobenhoffer Hannover, Germany Talk Title “The opening wedge medial […]

Welcome to Ryan Paul

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in welcoming Ryan Paul to our faculty at Toronto Western Hospital. Ryan is being cross appointed in the Divisions of Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery. He is being appointed as a Surgeon Investigator and Assistant Professor. Ryan is from Mississauga, Ontario. He attended undergraduate training at McMaster University, obtaining a Bachelor […]

Paediatrics

The Hospital for Sick Children  Number of Positions 5 per year Duration 1 year Site The Hospital for Sick Children Supervisors Dr. Andrew Howard, Head Dr. Maryse Bouchard Dr. Mark Camp Dr. Sevan Hopyan Dr. David Lebel Dr. Stephen Lewis Dr. Unni Narayanan Dr. Reinhard Zeller The Fellowship The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery offers one […]

Dr. Matthew Raleigh – 2023 Postgraduate Research Award

Dear colleagues, The Postgraduate Awards Committee at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine has awarded Dr. Matthew Raleigh the Edward Christie Stevens Fellowships in Medicine 2023 Postgraduate Research Award. Congratulations on this achievement, Matthew! Peter C. Ferguson MD MSc FRCSC FAOA Albert and Temmy Latner Chair, Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery University of Toronto

CSS Call for Abstracts – 2020 Whistler BC

Dear CSS Members, Please share our 2020 Call for Abstracts with any of your colleagues that may be interested in submitting for our 20th Annual Scientific Conference of the Canadian Spine Society being held in Whistler, BC. Please see full details below and note that the deadline for all submissions is October 31. Submit an […]

Call for Proposals: Innovation in Orthopaedic Surgery Education

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is inviting applications for funding for projects through the Innovation in Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fund. A total of $100,000 is available to support projects of high potential impact in orthopaedic surgery education on an annual basis. This fund will support investigation in any […]