Registration OPEN for AOA’s New APEX Leadership Program

The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business Executive Education invite you to a new leadership certificate offering for orthopaedic leaders: AOA/USC APEX Leadership Program. APEX is a tenmonth “deep dive” leadership development program designed for the specific needs of orthopaedic surgeon leaders. Following in the tradition […]

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

The Center for Faculty Development’s NEAL Program Applications for the 20212022 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, […]

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 […]

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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, […]

Congratulations to Justin Chang

Justin Chang Dear Colleagues, please join me in congratulating Justin Chang, who was recently named a recipient of the 2018 Postgraduate Medical Trainee Leadership Award at the University of Toronto. This award is given to residents who demonstrate a significant amount leadership leading to novel initiatives that benefit the educational environment. Justin has been instrumental […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Jas Chahal

Dear Colleagues, After an extensive search process, I am delighted to inform you that Dr. Jas Chahal has been appointed as the Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital. Jas has served as the interim Division Head for the past couple of years and has been instrumental in leading the Division through the […]

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” […]

Hayley Spurr Recipient of 2021 Postgraduate Medical Trainee Leadership Award

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Hayley Spurr on being named a recipient of a 2021 Postgraduate Medical Trainee Leadership Award. Only 6 of these awards are given out to postgraduate trainees across the University of Toronto. Hayley’s efforts over the past year as chief resident have served to expand our EDI profile and […]

Tim Daniels reappointed as Chair of Foot and Ankle Research at St. Michael’s Hospital

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Tim Daniels on his reappointment as the Chair of Foot and Ankle Research at St. Michael’s Hospital. Tim has been incredibly productive academically during his tenure as the inaugural Chair holder, and this reappointment will enable him to continue his renowned international leadership in studying the outcomes of […]

Order of Canada for Dr. James Waddell

Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Dr. James Waddell has just been named a Member of the Order of Canada! This is a tremendous accomplishment and a tribute to his outstanding career. Dr. Waddell is being recognized “For his sustained leadership within the field of orthopaedic surgery and for his dedication to […]

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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Toronto Welcome! Our division is the largest academic orthopaedic division in Canada and one of the largest in North America. We treat the full spectrum of diseases and conditions in orthopaedics within our programs. Our division and its members are recognized across the globe and we attract a large […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Jeff Gollish

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Jeff Gollish for recently receiving the 2020 Service to the COA award from the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Jeffrey Gollish This is awarded based on outstanding service and contributions to the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and its members. Jeff was recognized for his engagement and active participation in COA […]

Chair’s Personal Pledge to the Surgeon Scientist Training Program

October 23, 2017 It is my honour and privilege to serve as the Albert and Temmy Latner Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto. Our Division is steeped in academic history, with giants such as Dr. Robert Salter, Dr. Emil Schemitsch and Dr. Benjamin Alman having made enormous contributions as both clinicians and […]

Vision, Mission, Values

An integral component of developing our 20162021 Strategic Plan was articulating a new vision, mission, and values for the Division. Aligning with both the Department of Surgery and the Faculty of Medicine, the following statements were crafted with the collective input of the Strategic Planning Summit participants. The resulting vision, mission, and values will act […]

Research Participation Opportunity

A study based at St. Michael’s Hospital is seeking participants for research in Online Videobased Surgical Training. We are seeking participants to engage in Videobased Surgical Training, to help us better understand how medical trainees/professionals use online videobased learning materials to learn about orthopedic surgery and related topics. We plan to generate best practices in online […]

Congratulation to Tim Daniels

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Tim Daniels, who has just been honoured by the COA with a 2020 Service Award. Dr. Timothy Daniels Specifically, Tim has received the Service to Specialty Enrichment Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to improving the orthopaedic community and specialty through advocacy, leadership and humanitarianism. It is awarded for […]

Podcast: Ortho Resident Survival Guide

Drs. Michael Blankstein and Markku Nousiainen recorded a podcast about resident education for the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Resident Survival Guide Episode 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theotapodcast/id1505387332?i=1000494819345 OTA Podcast Archive

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 […]

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. […]

Call for Applications: Director, Undergraduate Learner Affairs, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto

On behalf of Dr. Patricia Houston, Vice Dean Medical Education and Dr. Tony Pignatiello, Associate Dean, Learner Affairs Dear Colleagues, Applications are invited for the position of Director, Undergraduate Learner Affairs, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. This position is for a threeyear term contingent upon successful performance and annual review. The […]

Invitation to 2023 Gordon Hunter Lecture

The Gordon Hunter Lecture will be held on Friday, March 31st at 7:30 am, at UofT Medical Sciences Building, Room 3278, 100 King’s College Circle. This Gordon Hunter Lecture series has marked its 7th annual this year as one of the key UofT Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. We are excited to have Dr. Mitchel Harris, […]

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 […]

Raj Rampersaud appointed J. Bernard Gosevitz Chair in Arthritis Research at UHN

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share with you the news of Raj Rampersaud’s appointment as the inaugural J. Bernard Gosevitz Chair in Arthritis Research at UHN. This a testament to Raj’s incredible leadership on a provincial and national level in the area of Health Services Research. Please see the formal announcement below. Dr. Raj […]