2023 Details

DATE: Weekend of November 4-5, 2023

LOCATION: Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON (Hilton Website)

Meeting: Toronto Ballroom I & II (lower/conventions level)
Exhibiting & Buffet: Toronto Foyer (lower/conventions level)
Lunch Seating: Toronto Ballroom III (lower/conventions level)
Wine/Brew Reception: Toronto Ballroom III (lower/conventions level) - RSVP Only
Dinner Banquet: Toronto Ballroom III (lower/conventions level)- RSVP Only

TARGET AUDIENCE: General Surgeons, General Surgery Residents, Fellows, Physician Assistants

RSVP: Everyone MUST RSVP/register in advance if they wish to attend the annual meeting - regardless of membership status.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Deadline June.1: Register and pay well in advance to avoid an additional $100 registration service fee.

CME/CPD Accreditation:

This event is seeking accreditation as an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approval by the Canadian Association of General Surgeons.

Board Election:

UPDATE: The next OAGS Board Election is slated for November 4, 2023 during the 29th OAGS Annual Meeting. The deadline for nominations will be 2 weeks prior (October 21, 2023). If you are interested in running for election, please complete and submit the online nomination form. For more details, please click here.

Hotel - Accommodation

Hilton Toronto Downtown Hotel
145 Richmond St., Toronto, ON, Canada

NOTE: Hotel Room Group Rate is just $189/standard until Oct.20, so book soon!!

Directions

Hilton Toronto Downtown Hotel
145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (map)
Hotel Directions: Click here
NOTE: Don't forget, if you're flying into Pearson International Airport, there is new easy access from the airport to downtown Toronto via the new Union Pearson Express - 25 minute express train every 15 minutes!

Click on +/- to redefine map and locate hotel location below.

Parking Options:

NOTE: The OAGS will NOT be validating parking this year.  Below are several parking options:

OAGS Annual Meeting Committee

• Dr. Jennifer Macmillan (Chair)
• Dr. Scott Rieder (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Luke Bui
• Dr. Peter Dauphinee
• Dr. Matthew Holmes
• Dr. Tim Jackson
• Dr. Kevin Lefebvre
• Dr. Andrew Smith
• Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett

2022 Annual Meeting Program

Coming Soon!

Registration: 7:30am-9am
Meeting Begins: 9am
Mid-Morning Break: 10:30am (25min)
Lunch: 12:15pm
Mid-Afternoon Break: 3:10pm (25min)
Business Meeting: 5:00pm
Social Hour Reception: 6:00pm
Banquet: 7:00pm
Banquet Presentation: ~8:30pm
Wine/Brew Draw: 9:00pm
Meeting Ends: 9:20pm

2022 OAGS Annual Meeting Guest Speakers (Plenary)

Coming Soon!

2023 OAGS Annual Meeting Registration: (Part 1of2)

Early Bird Special Deadline : June 1

Payment: (PART II of II)

Proceed to payment.
(NOTE: If you're uncertain whether you've paid yet, please call the office first: 705-745-5621 / 1-877-717-7765)

NOTE: EVERYONE MUST RSVP/REGISTER - regardless of membership status.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL June 1: Register and pay well in advance to avoid an additional $100 registration service fee.

Tax receipts will not be mailed out until the fiscal year-end.

NOTE: To be an OAGS member, you must be currently practising/living/training within Ontario and hold a RCPSC license or equivalent.  See full membership requirements/benefits here.