NEWS

2024

Post Date: February, 2024
Survey Source: Western University - Schulich School of Medicine, London, ON, Canada
Title: Evaluating Perspectives of Ontario Surgeons and Trauma Directors on Intervention and Transfer Processes of Hemodynamically Unstable Trauma Patients
Target Audience: Ontario General Surgeons
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kelly Vogt, Western University
Co-Investigators: Dr. Cohen Chaulk and Ms. Laura Allen
HSREB Approval: Western University Health Science Research Ethics Board, Jan.9, 2024
You are invited to participate in a research study evaluating current knowledge and practices surrounding management and transfer of hemodynamically unstable trauma patients initially presenting to non-lead trauma hospitals.
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Post Date: March, 2024
Survey Source: McMaster University - Hamilton, ON, Canada
Title: Expanding Uptake of Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Elective Non-Gynecologic Surgery in Canada: A Survey of General Surgeons, Urologic Surgeons and Trainees
Target Audience: Ontario General Surgeons
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lua Eiriksson, Associate Professor, Dept. Gynecologic Oncology, McMaster University
Coordinator Investigator: Drs. Sarah Mah and Anne-Marie Bergeron, Dept. Obstetrics/Gynecology, McMaster University
Co-Investigators: Drs. Ilun Yang, J.Bogash, L.Nguyen, P.Zareba, et al
HSREB Approval: Reviewed/approved by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (HIREB- 15706) and the University of British Columbia (UBC- H23-02304) Research Ethics Board. Oct.1, 2023.
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Research Committee: Drs. Julie Ann Van Koughnett (Chair), T.Jackson, J.Macmillan, A.Smith, J.Weaver, (consult: ResRep)

Survey Requirements:
- Link to your survey
- Copy of your hospital/academic Research Ethics Board approval

Review:
Your package will be forwarded to the OAGS Research Committee for review and final approval before promotions begin.

Cost:
Please note that we usually only post/circulate surveys that are lead/promoted by our own OAGS MEMBERS within Ontario – for FREE.  Otherwise, there is a calendar quarterly fee of $300.  In both cases, your request MUST be approved by the OAGS Research Committee. 

Distribution:
We do not divulge our contact list, nor do we usually send a special distribution (unless otherwise directed by the board depending on the content).  Instead, it will be posted on the website/social media and included in the quarterly e-update to members.

Contact:  info@oags.org

OAGS/CAGS Recent Graduate Employment Survey Results (2015-16): Download Report

Ontario Physician Human Resources Data Centre: Website

(ICES) Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences: Website

(BPIGS) Best Practice in General Surgery: Website

(CCO) Cancer Care Ontario: Website

(MOHLTC) Ministry of Health - For Health Care Professionals: Website

CMPA: Grant Program
The CMPA Grant Program provides funding for research projects aimed at improving safe medical care and the quality of healthcare for Canadians by enabling physicians to practise safely.

RCPS(C) "The Future of General Surgery - Evolving to meet a changing practice": Final Report (Feb/14)

Findings of the Recent Graduate Employment Survey, 2015 - download