Toronto PM&R Conferences on Spine, Peripheral Nerve and Sports

The Toronto Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Conference (TPMRC) will bring together superb experts to give high impact interactive lectures and to disseminate cuttingedge information on topics pertinent to the field of PM&R. 3DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: November 6, 13, 20 12001400 EDT CoChairs: Dr. Hossein Amani & Dr. Larry Robinson At the end of this conference, […]

Orthopaedic Faculty Research Evening

Dear Colleagues, On Thursday, June 10th we held our facultywide research night. The Dragon’s Den format featured presentations by 5 collaborative groups across our Division. Thanks to the presenters and to the Dragons including Jim Waddell, Robin Richards, Allan Gross, Joseph Schatzker and Aileen Davis who joined me in adjudicating the event. Thanks as well […]

2022 Orthopaedic Research Day – November 18th

On behalf of Albert Yee, ViceChair of Research, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Dear Colleagues, Please hold Friday, November 18, 2022 for our Annual UofT Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Day. Dr. Anna Miller, Vice Chair and Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Service and Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis […]

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 […]

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 […]

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Mount Sinai Hospital Number of Positions 3 Duration 1 to 2 years Site Mount Sinai Hospital, Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit, with a Cross Appointment to the University Health Network Supervisors Dr. Peter Ferguson Dr. Kim Tsoi Dr. Jay S. Wunder This Clinical Fellowship focuses on Orthopaedic Oncology and is under the direct supervision of Drs. Peter […]

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

On behalf of Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, SurgeoninChief, 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 […]

2018 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Holiday Party Invitation

Dear orthopaedic faculty, residents and fellows, Please join me at the 2018 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Holiday Party on Friday, 7th of December, 2018 at The Carlu, 7th Floor, 444 Yonge Street. Reception will start at 7:00 PM. Faculty, residents, clinical fellows and their guests are invited to join the festivities. The […]

2019 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Holiday Party Invitation

Dear orthopaedic faculty, residents and fellows, Please join me at the 2019 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto Holiday Party on Friday, 6th of December 2019 at The Carlu, 7thFloor, 444 Yonge Street. Reception will start at 7:00 PM. Faculty, residents, clinical fellows and their guests are invited to join the festivities. The tickets […]

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 – […]

Learning Centre

Welcome to the University of Toronto Orthopaedics Learning Centre for Medical Students. In this section, you will find some interactive introductory casebased lectures as well as case presentations focused on a variety of orthopaedic subspecialties. All materials are passwordprotected. To obtain the password, please email Associate Program Administrator Polina Mironova at polina.mironova@utoronto.ca Presentations are embedded […]

Congratulations to Diane Nam and Unni Narayanan

Dear colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Diane Nam and Unni Narayanan on their successful applications for academic promotion. Diane is being promoted to Associate Professor and Unni to Full Professor. Promotion is the highest academic achievement at the University and is a measure of the significant academic accomplishments and impact that both Diane and […]

2022 Fellows Research Day Abstracts

This year’s Fellows Research Day abstracts (in presentation order): Carlo Iorio Utility of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Detecting Motor and Sensory Nerve Injuries in Pediatric HighGrade Spondylolisthesis Amna Baljoun Intraoperative 3D Fluoroscopy in DDH: Effective, Efficient and ALARA compliant Deeptiman James Does Concurrent glenoid anteversion osteotomy affect the efficacy of tendon transfers for internal rotation […]

St. Michael’s Hospital

St. Michael’s Hospital is the only level 1 Trauma Centre in downtown Toronto. It also houses the multidisciplinary Martin Family Centre for Arthritis Care and Research. With a team of nurses, physical/occupational therapists and research staff, the St. Michael’s orthopaedic surgeons provide comprehensive care for patients suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis, deformity, joint instability and traumatic […]

The Hospital for Sick Children

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has a longstanding history of excellence in treating musculoskeletal disorders. The Division sees patients from a wide range of congenital and acquired orthopaedic conditions including spinal deformity, neuromuscular diseases, bone dysplasias, limb deficiencies, limb length discrepancy, major deformities, orthopaedic oncology and trauma. Interim […]

Toronto Orthopaedic Hall of Fame Inauguration

Dear Colleagues, On Monday, June 26th we held our annual endofyear Divisional barbeque at Hart House. This year was particularly exciting as we honoured the inaugural inductees into the Toronto Orthopaedic Hall of Fame. I have attached a photo of the inductees. Please join me in congratulating Drs. Allan Gross, Marvin Tile, Joseph Schatzker, Jim […]

Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Upper Limb (SOUL) Fellowship Opportunity (2025/2026)

The Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Upper Limb (SOUL) Fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario with Drs. Terry Axelrod, Diane Nam, Patrick Henry and Ujash Sheth has had a spot for their fellowship become available for the start date of August 1, 2025.  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is a large levelI trauma centre, with exposure to a high volume of periarticular […]

The Oxford & Toronto Symposium in Musculoskeletal Sciences 2020-2021

Dear students and fellows, We would like to invite you to take part in The Oxford & Toronto Symposium in Musculoskeletal Sciences. This joint symposium between the University of Oxford and the University of Toronto will launch with an introductory session on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 and conclude with trainee presentations on Monday, March 22, […]

Fellowship Research Day 2022 Report

On behalf of Dr. Johnny Lau, Divisional Clinical Fellowship Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto The Annual Fellowship Research day was successfully completed on June 16, 2022. We continued using a virtual platform. We accepted 16 abstracts for podium presentation. The submitted abstracts represented all the hospitals and various subspecialties and were worthy for presentation […]

Dr. Peter Ferguson Re-Appointed as Division Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery, UofT

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you after a very successful external review of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery by Dr. Herbert Schwartz, Professor & Dan Spengler MD Chair in Orthopaedics, Vanderbilt Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville TN, Dr. Peter Ferguson has been reappointed for a second fiveyear term as the University Chair of […]

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 […]

January 29th Division of Orthopaedic Surgery University Wide Rounds

Dear Colleagues, Please plan to join University Wide Orthopaedic Rounds from 7:30 to 8:30AM on Friday, January 29th to hear our guest speaker, Dr. Mauricio Kfuri. These rounds will be hosted by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, as part of the Schatzker Young Adult Joint Preservation Initiative. Dr. Kfuri earned his medical degree, followed by a […]

January 28th Division of Orthopaedic Surgery University Rounds – Dr. Scott Paquette

Dr. Scott Paquette Dear all, Please join us for our Division of Orthopaedic Surgery Rounds on January 28th at 0730 hrs. Our invited speaker, Dr. Scott Paquette, will present a talk entitled “Evolution of Spine Surgical Education in Canada”. Dr. Scott Paquette is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery at the University […]

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January 31st Orthopaedic Rounds – Dr. Abdel Lawendy

Dear Colleagues, Please plan to attend University Wide Orthopaedic Rounds on Friday, January 31st to hear our guest speaker, Dr. Abdel Lawendy, from London, ON. Dr. AbdelRahman Lawendy graduated from medical school at The University of Western Ontario in 2003. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery from Western in 2008, followed by a fellowship […]

Shoulder & Upper Extremity

Number of Positions 1 per year Duration Minimum 6 months, Maximum 1 year Sites Unity Health Toronto, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Supervisor Dr. Amr Elmaraghy This fellowship represents the opportunity for wide exposure to a subspecialty shoulder and upper extremity surgical practice, allowing the fellow to become familiar with both arthroscopic and open upper extremity […]

University-Wide Orthopaedic Rounds: Dr. Athwal, March 29th

Dear Colleagues, Please plan to attend University Wide Orthopaedic Rounds on Friday, March 29th to hear our guest speaker, Dr. George Athwal, from London, ON. Dr. George Athwal Dr. Athwal is originally from Vancouver, and completed his M.D. at the University of British Columbia. Following completion of his orthopedic surgery residency at Queen’s University, he […]