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 […]

CBC: Dr. Michael Zywiel, “Toronto surgeon performs first knee replacement in Canada using new robot”

Dr. Michael Zywiel says device helps with faster recovery, more predictable outcomes for patients Dr. Michael Zywiel from the Schroeder Arthritis Institute recently performed the first knee replacement surgery in Canada assisted by a robotic device that helps the surgeon plan the surgery with more accuracy. (Submitted by Schroeder Arthritis Institute/UHN) When Steven Gotal was […]

Foot & Ankle Symposium

15th Biennial Canadian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Symposium April 5-6, 2024 — InterContinental Toronto Centre Click to register Canada’s Largest Surgical Foot and Ankle Meeting The University of Toronto’s Biennial Foot & Ankle Symposium’s continued success has been due to excellent speakers, dedicated participants, and enthusiastic exhibitors. With this in mind, we welcome you to […]

PROCEDURE CHANGES: International Travel for Medical Learners

Dear MD/PGME Faculty and Learners, With the increasing number of countries affected by COVID-19, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is adopting the following procedure changes. For incoming learners: International medical students coming from anywhere outside Canada will have their electives cancelled going forward; Residents and Fellows from outside Canada coming for […]

Sports

Sports injuries, including soft tissue trauma, represent a significant burden to athletes and can predispose to Osteoarthritis. The University of Toronto Orthopedic Sports Medicine Program (UTOSM) was established in 2010 to deal with these problems. There are a total of 14 surgeons in the UTOSM group with staff at Women’s College, Toronto Western, Michael Garron […]

Position: Academic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, McMaster University

McMaster University, in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Hospital is seeking a full time academic Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon. The Ontario West region Orthopedic Surgery Program serves a catchment area of more than 2.5 million residents. The service provides tertiary and quaternary level care to patients within the catchment area and plays an important role in the […]