Ontario Association of General Surgeons

The General Surgery Review Program
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-20 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Ontario, Canada
VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for the 20th Annual General Surgery Review Program, taking place virtually in 2025. Led by our expert co-chairs, this program brings together faculty from top educational institutions across the country.
Primarily designed for senior surgery residents completing their training, the program also welcomes junior trainees, international medical graduates (IMGs), general surgeons in clinical practice seeking a refresher, and other healthcare professionals. The content is specifically tailored to the needs of graduating residents and clinicians, ensuring a focused and relevant learning experience.

Black Health Heroes Awards
2025-05-23 17:00 - 22:00 | CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Black Health Heroes Awards: Tech In Health

Don’t miss the 2025 Black Health Heroes Gala! Celebrate Black healthcare innovators & explore how tech is shaping a more equitable future!
Black Healthcare Professional Network (BHPN) has reached out to invite professionals to the Black Health Heroes Awards on May 23rd in downtown Toronto. Tickets are on sale now until May 12 and can be purchased through the BHPN event website. You are also encouraged to nominate candidates for several awards: Entrepreneur Excellence, Healthcare Humanitarian, Impact in Healthcare, Emerging Leader in Health, Innovator in Health Tech. The deadline for nominations is April 10.
BHPN Website: https://bhpn.ca/

Event Website/Register: here

Toronto Breast Imaging Conference
2025-05-10 | King Edward Hotel, 37 King St E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Explore the latest frontiers in breast cancer detection and diagnosis at this dynamic conference, focused on the cutting-edge imaging modalities of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), and Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM). As the field of breast imaging continues to evolve, these technologies are playing an increasingly crucial role in early detection, accurate diagnosis, and personalized patient care. This event brings together leading experts, radiologists, oncologists, researchers, and technologists to examine the strengths, clinical applications, and future potential of these powerful imaging tools.
Learning Objectives for the Conference:
By the end of this conference, attendees will be able to:

Understand the Technical Aspects of Breast MRI, DBT, and CEM
Apply Breast MRI in High-Risk Populations and Complex Cases
Integrate Contrast-Enhanced Mammography into Clinical Practice
Combine Breast MRI, DBT, and CEM for Comprehensive Imaging
Analyze the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Imaging

2025 CSSO Annual Spring Meeting
2025-04-25 | Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology
We hope you will join us for the 2025 CSSO Annual Spring Scientific Meeting in our new location at the Hilton Toronto.
Our theme for this year is The Evolution of immunotherapy in the treatment of different cancers, featuring Temple Lecturer, Dr. Vernon Sondak, Chair of the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida.
Program and Learning Objectives
Overall program learning objectives:
By the end of this event, the learner will be able to:

Describe the breadth of academic inquiry being undertaken by surgical trainees and faculty involved in cancer care.
Describe the impact and role that immunotherapy has played in cancer over the years.
Describe how determining the sequence of treatments can affect cancer outcomes.
Identify opportunities for collaboration between Surgical Oncologists locally, nationally and internationally.

Toronto Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-11 | Toronto Sick Kids, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium
Innovations in the Art and Science of Plastic Surgery
Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning
April 10-11, 2025
Learn about the latest surgical and non-surgical advances in breast surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery at this interactive 2-day conference.
World-renowned experts share emergent techniques, procedures, and innovations through a combination of interactive sessions, video presentations, and lively panel discussions. Presentations go below the surface by delving into key findings and comprehensive applications.
Patient selection, surgical and non-surgical techniques, results and outcomes, and patient safety will be emphasized throughout conference sessions. Topics include body contouring, breast reconstruction surgery, primary and revision breast surgery, and facial aesthetics, among other focuses.
Target Audience
Plastic surgeons, reconstructive surgeons, trainees, and clinic team members in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

UofT Update in General Surgery
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-05 | Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Annual Program for Practising Surgeons
Update in General Surgery
April 2-5th 2025 — Hilton, Downtown Toronto
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Update in General Surgery will take place at the Toronto Hilton Hotel, Thursday April 3rd to Saturday April 5th.
Stay tuned for more program and speaker information as well as details for a planned hands-on workshop on Wednesday April 2nd!
2025 Hot Topics Include:

Cutting edge updates in breast cancer management
Ergonomics in Surgery
Hernias of all shapes and sizes
Pearls in acute care surgery
IBD emergencies
Neoadjuvant treatment for colon and rectal cancers
Video session of adverse intra-op events

6th Annual McMaster Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Update
2025-03-28 | Ron Joyce Centre, 4350 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Details

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Delivery: Hybrid *A virtual option is available
Location: Ron Joyce Centre, 4350 South Service Road, Burlington, ON

Target Audience
Primary Care Providers, Community Gastroenterologists, Community Surgeons, Internists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, and Other Health Professionals.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Discuss new developments and literature in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Utilize tools to manage common gastrointestinal (GI) problems encountered in primary care.
Develop confidence in determining when to refer to a gastroenterologist.
Access local resources to support and guide clinical practice.

UofT CPD Leadership & Communication
2025-03-26 18:00 - 2025-06-18 20:00 | Virtual, Ontario, Canada
Each of the 10 sessions that comprise this certificate program will focus on a different element of effective professional communication. Designed to be highly interactive, the sessions combine live instruction, small group breakout activities, and Q&A.
In addition to each session, participants will complete assignments in a provided workbook. This includes group pre-work exercises, as well as individual post-work reflections and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Sessions will take place online Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET.
Note that Session 9 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, will take place in a hybrid format. This live, truly hybrid Strategic Networking session will be in-person for those able to attend in Toronto, and online for those joining from afar. We will learn about the principles of strategic networking and, whether in person or online, everyone will have the opportunity to practice introducing themselves, to share networking opportunities, and to participate in the open Q&A.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is 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, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 20.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Multidisciplinary Annual Gastrointestinal Cancer (MAGIC) Update
2025-02-28 | Pan Pacific Toronto, 900 York Mills Rd, North York, Ontario, Canada
Multidisciplinary Annual Gastrointestinal Cancer (MAGIC) Update
Discover the latest breakthroughs in GI cancer management, incorporating fresh data and evidence-based practices into patient care.
Engage in dynamic multidisciplinary discussions, fostering collaboration among medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, oncology nurses, passionate trainees and pharmacists interested in GI oncology.
Elevate your practice, enhance patient outcomes, and join experts in the field to shape the future of GI cancer treatment.
Target Audience

Medical Oncologists
Surgeons
Radiation Oncologists
Gastroenterologists
Oncology Nurses
Trainees and Pharmacists with an interest in GI Oncology

Webinar (Non-CPD): MD Platinum™ Global Private Real Estate 2025 Trust
2025-02-27 21:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Ontario, Canada
SPONSORED EVENT (non-CPD)
What if you could access the same global real estate opportunities as major institutional investors? Join our webinar to learn how the newest offering from MD Platinum™ can help you do just that.
During this webinar our industry professionals will discuss how you can:

strengthen and diversify your portfolio with the potential for enhanced returns.
tap into traditionally hard-to-access markets.
gain exposure to fast-growing real estate themes such as artificial intelligence and logistics.
benefit from strategies powered by global real estate managers with deep local market knowledge.

This opportunity is available for a limited time.
To learn more register for one of the sessions below.

Wednesday, February 26
8 p.m. AST | 7 p.m. EST | 6 p.m. CST | 5 p.m. MST | 4 p.m. PST
Thursday, February 27
10 p.m. AST | 9 p.m. EST | 8 p.m. CST | 7 p.m. MST | 6 p.m. PST
