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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \nDay 1:  2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium \n\nHost: Ontario Association of Genera Surgeons\nDate: Saturday\, November 8  (all day)\nLocation: Hilton Toronto Hotel\, Conventions Level\nContent: Plenary Academic Presentations\, Exhibit Hall\, Food & Bev\, Evening Mixer\n\nDay 2:  CAGS / OAGS Polypectomy Course \n\nHost: OAGS & CAGS\nDate: Sunday\, November 9  (morning)\nLocation: Hilton Toronto Hotel\, Conventions Level\nContent: Wet Lab Course
URL:https://oags.org/event/2025-oags-surgical-symposium/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto\, 145 Richmond St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD,General Surgeons,Physician Assistants,residents
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Association of General Surgeons":MAILTO:info@oags.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20250516T140148Z
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SUMMARY:2025 OAGS & CAGS Polypectomy Course
DESCRIPTION:  \n2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium \nDay 1: \n\nHost: Ontario Association of Genera Surgeons\nDate: Saturday\, November 8  (all day)\nLocation: Hilton Toronto Hotel\, Conventions Level\nContent: Academic Presentations\, Exhibit Hall\, Food & Bev\, Evening Mixer\n\nDay 2: \n\nHost: OAGS & CAGS\nDate: Sunday\, November 9  (morning)\nLocation: Hilton Toronto Hotel\, Conventions Level\nContent: Wet Lab Course
URL:https://oags.org/event/2025-oags-cags-polypectomy-course/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto\, 145 Richmond St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD,General Surgeons,residents
ORGANIZER;CN="CAGS":MAILTO:marbella@cags-accg.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20250630T142653Z
CREATED:20250630T142319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T142653Z
UID:2965-1764288000-1764460799@oags.org
SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care International Conference
DESCRIPTION:Breast Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care International Conference\nNovember 28 – 29\, 2025 | Toronto\, Canada\nWebsite: https://breast-survivorship-conference.ca/ \nGain the latest knowledge and skills to enhance support for breast cancer survivors throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to balance of life. \nTaking a holistic approach\, interactive sessions and multidisciplinary panels will highlight precision oncology\, side effects of emerging treatments\, how to manage post-surgical functional impairments\, opportunities for AI and digital health\, and so much more. Save with early bird registration until October 23\, 2025. \nYou can also hear from Dr. Muna Al-Khaifi in this special video message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RTaOrrZ9D0 \nJoin us and explore how to implement sustainable models of survivorship care. Translate evidence-based recommendations into practice to support better patient outcomes. \nTarget Audience:\nBreast medical\, surgical\, and radiation oncologists\nPrimary care providers\nNurses and nurse practitioners\nSocial workers\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychotherapists\nPharmacists\nMedical trainees\nUndergraduate students
URL:https://oags.org/event/breast-cancer-survivorship-and-supportive-care-international-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD,General Surgeons
ORGANIZER;CN="UofT CPD":MAILTO:facmed.registration@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20250910T015907Z
CREATED:20250910T015907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T015907Z
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SUMMARY:1st International Breast Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:This inaugural conference will focus on clinical advancements related to all aspects of breast cancer survivorship and supportive care through a comprehensive\, evidence-based framework. As a health professional\, you’ll learn about the latest knowledge and skills in order to enhance support for breast cancer survivors throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis to balance of life. \nJoin us and explore how to implement sustainable models of survivorship care. Translate evidence-based recommendations into practice to support better patient outcomes. \nTarget Audience \n\nBreast medical\, surgical\, and radiation oncologists\nPrimary care providers\nNurses and nurse practitioners\nSocial workers\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychotherapists\nPharmacists\nMedical trainees\nUndergraduate students
URL:https://oags.org/event/1st-international-breast-cancer-survivorship-and-supportive-care-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Harbour Castle\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:breast,CPD,General Surgeons
ORGANIZER;CN="UofT CPD":MAILTO:facmed.registration@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20251204T182156Z
CREATED:20251204T173214Z
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SUMMARY:Surg Onc Talks Webinar: Update on Breast Cancer Reconstruction and Radiation
DESCRIPTION:The Surgical Oncology Program is pleased to announce… \nSurg Onc Talks Webinar: Update on Breast Cancer Reconstruction and Radiation \nWEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 21st\, 2026\, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nAgenda items include:\n1. Provincial and Regional Trends in Breast Cancer Surgery\n2. Changes to Guidance around Breast Reconstruction and Radiation\n3. Case Discussion on Best Surgical Practices for Breast Cancer Surgery \nModerators:\nDr. Frances Wright\, Provincial Head\, Surgical Oncology Program\, Ontario Health\nDr. Peter Stotland\, Quality Lead\, Surgical Oncology Program\, Ontario Health\nDr. Muriel Brackstone\, Ontario Breast Cancer Lead\, Ontario Health \nPanel members:\nDr. Toni Zhong\, Plastic Surgeon\, Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network\nDr. Danny Vesprini\, Radiation Oncologist\, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre\nDr. Renee Hanrahan\, Breast Surgeon\, Royal Victoria Hospital\nDr. Tanya DeLyzer\, Breast Surgeon\, London Health Sciences Centre \nSuggested participants:\nSurgeons (general surgeons\, breast surgical oncologists\, surgical oncologists\, plastic surgeons)\, radiation oncologists\, and other clinicians involved in conducting mastectomies or in post-mastectomy reconstruction and adjuvant treatment \nCME:  Surg Onc Talks is a self-approved group learning activity (Section1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. \nRegister for the event!  CLICK HERE\nAfter registering\, a calendar invite will be forwarded to you with the meeting details. Important Note: The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. If you do not have Microsoft Teams installed\, be sure to sign in a few minutes early or download the software in advance of the call. \nQuestions?  Contact Mary Desaulniers\, Specialist\, Surgical Oncology Program (Mary.Desaulniers@ontariohealth.ca)
URL:https://oags.org/event/surg-onc-talks-webinar-update-on-breast-cancer-reconstruction-and-radiation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:breast,CCO,General Surgeons,Ontario Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Health - CCO":MAILTO:Mary.Desaulniers@ontariohealth.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20251209T200439Z
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SUMMARY:MAGIC Update
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URL:https://oags.org/event/magic-update/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Toronto\, 900 York Mills Rd\, North York\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="UofT CPD":MAILTO:facmed.registration@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20251209T194538Z
CREATED:20251209T194538Z
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SUMMARY:UofT Update in General Surgery
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://oags.org/event/uoft-update-in-general-surgery-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto\, 145 Richmond St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="UofT CPD":MAILTO:facmed.registration@utoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20251209T194919Z
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SUMMARY:Canada General Surgery Review
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://oags.org/event/canada-general-surgery-review/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruns Consulting Services Ltd.":MAILTO:adm@generalsurgeryreview.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20251209T194329Z
CREATED:20251209T194329Z
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UID:3338-1789516800-1789862399@oags.org
SUMMARY:Canada Surgery Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://oags.org/event/canada-surgery-forum/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, 1650 Argyle St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CAGS":MAILTO:marbella@cags-accg.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T195613Z
CREATED:20260925T133030Z
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SUMMARY:2026 OAGS Webinar Series: A New Referral Pathway for IBD Patients and Recent Data on IBD Management
DESCRIPTION:OAGS Webinar Series  \n \nDetails: download \nRegistration: download \nSponsor: AbbVie Corporation  \nSpeaker: Dr. Jason Reinglas\, MD FRCPC (Gastroenterologist)\nTopic: Title: A New Referral Pathway for IBD Patients and Recent Data on IBD Management\nDate: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nTime: 7pm – 8pm\nApplication: Online Zoom\nFee: FREE \nTopic Summary:  Dr. Reinglas will share a new rapid referral pathway to help manage IBD patients in the community having difficulty getting subspecialized care and review a case-based perspective on the management of patients with IBD. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Present a pathway to help facilitate and expedite IBD medical management for your patients having difficulty accessing advanced IBD care promptly.\n• Identify treatment goals for IBD and apply a treat to target approach to optimize care based on disease activity and patient outcomes.\n• Evaluate the efficacy and safety of advanced therapies in the treatment of IBD\n• Apply strategies to support shared decision-making and effectively counsel IBD patients on the benefit–risk profile of advanced therapies to optimize treatment decisions. \nModerator: Dr. Scott Rieder\, OAGS VP\, Education Program Chair\nTarget Audience: OAGS Members\, Ontario General Surgeons\, Fellows\, Residents \nNote: This event is separate from the Symposium and requires a separate registration. Webinar link will be emailed to registrants closer to the event. \nSponsor Website: AbbVie Corporation
URL:https://oags.org/event/2026-oags-webinar-series-a-new-referral-pathway-for-ibd-patients-and-recent-data-on-ibd-management/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Association of General Surgeons":MAILTO:info@oags.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T134000
DTSTAMP:20260930T191154Z
CREATED:20260921T120054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T191154Z
UID:4214-1792048500-1792244400@oags.org
SUMMARY:37th International Course on Therapeutic Endoscopy
DESCRIPTION:Practical Insights. Immediate Impact. \nJoin the 37th International Course on Therapeutic Endoscopy | October 15-17\, 2026 | Toronto\, Ontario \nJoin leading experts from Canada and around the world for three days of case-based learning\, live procedure demonstrations\, and interactive discussions designed to improve patient care and clinical decision-making. \nWhether you’re looking to refine advanced endoscopy skills or stay current with developments in everyday GI practice\, the program delivers practical learning you can apply immediately. Don’t miss Saturday’s Clinical Updates Session\, featuring timely evidence\, management strategies\, and real-world insights relevant to community and academic practice. \nProgram highlights include: \n\nLive procedure broadcasts from St. Michael’s Hospital\nInternational expert faculty\nInteractive case discussions\nSmall-group masterclasses\nClinical updates for everyday GI practice\n\nCourse Directors: Dr. Gary May\, Dr. Jeff Mosko\, Dr. Natalia Calo\, Dr. Sunil Gupta\, and James Clancy. \nLearn more and register: https://www.toronto-live-endo.ca/
URL:https://oags.org/event/37th-international-course-on-therapeutic-endoscopy/
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, 209 Victoria St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD,endoscopy,gastroenterology,General Surgeons,GI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T200000
DTSTAMP:20261004T154719Z
CREATED:20261004T154719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T154719Z
UID:4331-1793984400-1793995200@oags.org
SUMMARY:OAGS Shangri-La Reception - Nov.6
DESCRIPTION:OAGS BNS Group – Shangri-La Friday Reception\nSponsor: BNS Group (MD Financial Management / Scotiabank) \nVenue: Shangri-La Toronto Hotel \nAddress:  188 University Avenue\, Toronto\, ON M5H 0A3 \nDate: Friday\, November 6\, 2026 \nTime: 5pm-8pm \nMore Details coming soon! \nNote: This sponsored event is not CPD accredited.  Venue is across the street from the OAGS Surgical Symposium.
URL:https://oags.org/event/oags-shangri-la-reception-nov-6/
LOCATION:Shangri-La Toronto Hotel\, 188 University Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="OAGS - BNS Group":MAILTO:info@oags.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260925T133713Z
CREATED:20260327T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T133713Z
UID:3561-1794009600-1794095999@oags.org
SUMMARY:2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium \nPlace: Hilton Toronto Hotel\, 145 Richmond St. West\, Toronto\, Ontairo \nDate: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30am-6:30pm \nEvent Website: https://oagsannualmeeting.org/ 
URL:https://oags.org/event/2026-oags-surgical-symposium/
LOCATION:Hilton Toronto\, 145 Richmond St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPD,General Surgeons,residents
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Association of General Surgeons":MAILTO:info@oags.org
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