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 […]

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 […]

Zoom Web Meetings

Colleagues, We have purchased a Zoom Web Meeting account for the Division to conduct any meetings/rounds, etc. that we currently are unable to do in person due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We will utilize this for meetings such as Council, RPC, Competency Committee, and Curriculum Committee. We will also conduct OP Day Sessions via this […]

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 […]

Highlights of Graduation Day 2021

Dear Colleagues, Thanks to the many of you who joined us on Friday, June 4 for our first Dan Stojimirovic Graduation Day. This event was held virtually for the first time, and served to honour our graduates and recipients of our annual awards. The brochure can be downloaded from the password-protected section of our website. […]

Application Privacy Statement

This privacy statement (“Privacy Statement”) applies to the treatment of personally identifiable information submitted by, or otherwise obtained from, you in connection with the associated application (“Application”). The Application is provided by UOFT DIVISION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (and may be provided by UOFT DIVISION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY on behalf of a UOFT DIVISION OF ORTHOPAEDIC […]

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 […]

2021 AOA ABC Applications Open

On behalf of the American Orthopaedic Association 2021 American-British-Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship Applications for the 2021 American-British-Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship are currently open.  In the Spring of 2021 the ABC tour will travel through the United Kingdom and South Africa for four-to-five weeks. The AOA will select five Fellows to participate with two Canadian Fellows in this […]

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 […]

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 […]

17th Annual Ralph T. Manktelow Lectureship in Hand Surgery Program

On behalf of Dr. Heather Baltzer and Dr. Larry Robinson University of Toronto Hand & Upper Extremity Program 17th Annual Ralph T. Manktelow Lectureship in Hand Surgery Friday, October 19th, 2018 Toronto Western Hospital 2nd floor Auditorium, West Wing 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto Invited Speaker Lawrence Robinson, MD “Diagnosis and Prognosis of Peripheral Nerve Injury” […]

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. […]

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 […]

14th Biennial Foot and Ankle Symposium

Save the Date the 14th Biennial Foot and Ankle Symposium. The symposium is Canada’s largest surgical Foot & Ankle meeting. It provides a centralized forum for practising orthopaedic surgeons to stay current. Date April 17-18, 2020 Note, if you use the Divisional calendar, this event is already pre-entered. Location Metro Toronto Convention Centre Website https://www.cpd.utoronto.ca/footankle/ Topics will include: Minimally […]

OrthoCAST Launch

Our own Dr. Amit Atrey has launched www.educast.org, the website hosting the ortho educational series orthoCAST. See the trailer below.

Applications Open – Academic Health Science Leadership Training | 2021-2022 Cohort

The Center for Faculty Development’s NEAL Program Applications for the 2021-2022 Cohort are Now Open! Important Application Dates Early Bird Deadline: April 13, 2021 Final Deadline: May 25, 2021 Get the leadership training you need to succeed in academic health care! NEAL participants develop the mindsets and capabilities to successfully lead their division, program, research, […]

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 five-year appointment, renewable once. This role is a full-time, limited term, clinical academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, […]

Message from Division Chair

Welcome to the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto! I am delighted to welcome you to our website. Our Division is the largest academic Orthopaedic division in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Situated in the vibrant multicultural metropolis of Toronto, the University of Toronto and its teaching hospitals […]

2019 Orthopaedic Research Day Summary and Gallery

On behalf of Albert Yee, Vice Chair of Research Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Colleagues, We held an enjoyable Annual Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Day on Friday. I would like to acknowledge and thank Dan Stojimirovic, as always, for all his help and organization of the venue and program for the day. […]

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 18-hole best-ball 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, Surgeon-in-Chief. 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 […]

Orthopaedics Medical Student Interest Night

On Thursday, October 5th the University of Toronto Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program held a medical student career night. Faculty and residents gave a few talks describing a career in orthopaedics and what the orthopaedic training program is like. This was followed by an informal meeting with the residents and faculty, with snacks/drinks. The event is […]

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 self-isolate, provide additional clinical service, support trainees through exam postponements, or figure out how […]

Block 2, Week 1-2

ANNOUNCEMENTS Wellness Week 2022 was a success! We appreciate all of the help and generosity from any administration/faculty who helped with scheduling to make this week possible. Extra special thanks to all of the staff who joined a resident group for a team meal! PGY2s and PGY4s pictured below with Drs. Bouchard, Halai, Larouche and […]

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 […]