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 […]

CaRMS Match 2022

Dear Colleagues, Once again I have fantastic news about today’s CaRMS match! Our program continues to be a popular and attractive place for students to embark on their orthopaedic careers. We were successful in matching 9 of our top 16 ranked students. This success is a testament to the ongoing hard work of Jeremy Hall, […]

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 […]

Mindfulness Training and Research Initiative at SickKids

On behalf of Dr. Allan Peterkin, Faculty Lead Humanities, Post MD Education The Hospital for Sick Children is conducting a research study and we are recruiting physicians in the GTA to take part in a 5week mindfulness training program that is part of a PhD research project. This study is being conducted through the Institute […]

Dr. Bheeshma Ravi to Lead Canadian Orthopaedic Research Community

Congratulations to Holland Centre orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Bheeshma Ravi as he was recently inducted as the new president of the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society. Also an associate professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Toronto, Dr. Ravi is recognized as a leader in orthopaedic surgery and his research focused on improving outcomes […]

Paediatric

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has a long standing history of excellence in treating musculoskeletal disorders. The Paediatric Program sees patients with a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions – including spinal deformity, neuromuscular diseases, bone dysplasias, limb deficiencies, limb length discrepancy, major deformities, orthopaedic oncology and trauma. We believe in providing exemplary, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 inperson clinical work. Given that these requirements have been lifted for fully vaccinated Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents as of […]

Jeremy Hall Appointed New Program Director

Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Jeremy Hall has been selected as our new Residency Program Director. Jeremy has immense experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate education, currently serving as the Director for Undergraduate Education for the Department of Surgery and the Associate Program Director in Orthopaedic Surgery. Jeremy has been integral […]

Salter Cup 2019 Event Info and Registration

On behalf of Maegan Shields and Lawrence Wengle, Resident Social Reps Dear faculty, fellows, and residents, We hope everyone is enjoying the final few months of the academic calendar. We have some exciting news to share! The 2019 Salter Cup Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Sunday September 8th at Angus Glen Golf Club Home […]

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 surgeonscientist trainees and I would like to thank her for honouring Dr. Waddell with this […]

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 […]

Message from Vice Chair of Research

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto has a longstanding and rich history in academic orthopaedic research. Our surgical residents have a unique opportunity to participate in the Surgeon Scientist Training Program (SSTP), and this website contains links to this program as well as recent resident experience through the program. The longstanding […]

Dr. Daniel Pincus: Surgery Recommended Within 48hrs of Hip Injury

Dr. Daniel Pincus on why hip surgery should not be delayed. “Despite extensive research already conducted on the topic, an optimal time for surgical treatment remains a point of contention. In identifying a specific risk threshold, our hope is that this will help inform guidelines worldwide and improve unnecessary delays in treatment for patients with […]

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 […]

Alumni

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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 […]

Registration is open for the inaugural Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport Conference

Registration Now Open for Inaugural TISS Conference We’re delighted to share that registration is now open for our inaugural conference taking place September 14 – 15, 2024 and we warmly invite you to join us. REGISTER TODAY Leading experts, scientists, and practitioners in high performance sport research will share interventions that have the potential to […]

2019 SEAC Symposium Registration – Seeking Poster Submissions

On behalf of Dr. Salvatore Spadafora, Dr. Glen Bandiera and Dr. Douglas Campbell, registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Simulation Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Symposium. Registration is complimentary and required as space is limited. REGISTER NOW Thursday, November 14th, 2019 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Wedgwood Dining Room Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks Street […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]