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 […]

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 […]

T-CAIREM Membership

The website to submit an application to join T-CAIREM (Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Education and Medicine) is: https://tcairem.utoronto.ca/content/become-t-cairem-member I encourage everyone in our Division to consider applying. Peter C. Ferguson MD MSc FRCSC FAOA Albert and Temmy Latner Chair, Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery University of Toronto

SpineFest

The University of Toronto Spine Program conducts SpineFEST, a key educational program, in June each year. SpineFEST is a clinical and preclinical spine research day to disseminate knowledge of innovations and advances in spine care and research in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery. Past and future event details can be found at the Department of […]

Research Participation Opportunity

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

Foot & Ankle Symposium 2018

Registration is now open for the 13th Biennial Foot and Ankle Symposium, Canada’s largest surgical Foot & Ankle meeting. Topics include: MIS Foot Surgery Multi-Directional Ankle Instability Ankle Joint Preservation Surgery Biologics – Bone / Soft Tissue Healing End-Stage Ankle Arthritis This year’s Skills Lab will be held on Thursday, April 19th and will feature […]

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 […]

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 […]

RSVP REQUESTED: Division of Orthopaedics Holiday Party – Friday, December 16

Please join us for the 2022 holiday cocktail reception on Friday, December 16th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, at the Rosedale Golf Club (1901 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto) Faculty, residents, clinical fellows and their guests are invited to join the festivities. Attendance for the faculty members who made the annual donation to the Division’s Chair Fund […]

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, PGY-3 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 […]

The Dr. James Waddell Surgeon Scientist Trainee Award at the University of Toronto

Thanks to a generous gift from Julie Di Lorenzo, GPLLM ‘20, President, Diamante Urban Corporation, I am delighted to announce the creation of the Dr. James Waddell Surgeon Scientist Trainee Award. This is a gift that will impact generations of surgeon-scientist trainees and I would like to thank her for honouring Dr. Waddell with this […]

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 […]

AOA 2019 ABC Applications

The deadline to submit applications for the 2019 American-British-Canadian (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 […]

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 (Tator-Hall 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” […]

Women’s College Hospital

The University of Toronto Sports Medicine Program at Women’s College Hospital has been created to provide tertiary level sports and minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgical care. Division Head Jas Chahal Faculty Jas Chahal Tim Dwyer Lucas Murnaghan Darrell Ogilvie-Harris Sam Park John Theodoropoulos Christian Veillette Daniel Whelan Website http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/Education-and-Training/Orthopaedics

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 Co-Director of the UCSF Spine Center Vice-Chair […]

Important: Extension of Orthopaedic Fellowships

On behalf of Johnny Lau, Fellowship Director Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto. Hi all, During the pandemic crisis, I have been working with PGME to ensure that outgoing fellows with changes in their career plans can get an extension to their training program. The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and PGME will support: Extension […]

Important Position Statement on Electives

The following message is sent on behalf of Dr. Patricia Houston, Vice Dean, Medical Education and Dr. Glen Bandiera, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education Dear Education Leads, The attached statement from the Ontario UG and PG Deans has been approved by all 6 Ontario medical school Deans. It reinforces previous directives around inappropriate clinical experiences […]

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 […]

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 high-yield 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 […]

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 […]

UofT Orthopaedics Pre-CaRMS Info Night

Calling all senior medical students applying to CaRMS On November 28 at 7pm EST the UofT Orthopaedic Residency Program will be hosting our annual virtual CaRMS Information Night! Join us for short presentations from our Program Director and Chief Resident, followed by breakout sessions with a variety of current staff and residents. This is a […]

Spine

The Orthopaedic Spine Program within the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto has a long history of international renown. Ian Macnab, Ed Simmons, John Kostiuk and Hamilton Hall put Toronto on the global orthopaedic map years ago. Surgery is performed from the occiput to the coccyx (skull to tailbone). Pathologies include: degenerative […]

14th Annual Salter Cup Golf Tournament

Welcome new PGY1s and incoming fellows! The 14th Annual Salter Cup Golf Tournament is coming up this September! Be sure to join us for another great outing filled with fun, competition, and prizes. What: 14th Annual Salter Cup Golf Tournament When: Sunday September 8th, 2024 – starts at 9am sharp Where: Eagle’s Nest Golf Club, […]

Dr. Christian Veillette Appointed as Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at UHN

On behalf of Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, Surgeon-in-Chief, UHN It is a pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Christian Veillette as Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at University Health Network effective July 1st, 2019. This appointment is the result of a highly competitive search. I would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Rod Davey who […]