Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from all of us at the OAGS!❄️☃️ Members, be sure to check your email for the final Q4 quarterly update and OAGS President's address.
Resident Research Grant
Call to all Ontario General Surgery Residents - OAGS in partnership with MD Financial Management, Scotiabank and CMA presents this year's grant competition. Application deadline: Jan.31, 2026. Winner will be chosen Feb/Mar.
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Sponsorship Appreciation
Special thank to our partners and sponsors for their support this year. We greatly appreciate their support.
Latest Job Postings
Check the latest jobs, locums, fellowships, etc.
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Academic Interviews
Defining the Roles of Canadian Community General Surgeons
McMaster University is now looking for general surgeon volunteers to participate in a research endeavour with the objective to improve physician recruitment. It is a 1 hour phone interview.
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OAGS Surgical Symposium
Did you register yet? We've got a great roster of speakers and topics again this year. Early Bird rates end October 1st. Amazing hotel group rate as well! Book soon.
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Resident Blog
Just in! The First Cut’s the Deepest: 5 Tips for Surviving Residency With Only Minimal Blood Loss - Guest blogger and one of our Resident Liaisons Dr. Vicki Archer, PGY5, McMaster University gives advice to the new resident recruits. Read more
In Memoriam
Aug.10 - Such sad news in the Ontario surgical community and beyond. The OAGS would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and the many friends, colleagues, mentees of renowned General Surgeon,
Dr. Sean P. Cleary of UofT / UHN.
UofT Announcement
Hot off the Presses
OAGS member Dr. Duncan Rozario just published Beyond Burnout: Architecting a Sustainable and Fulfilling Life as a Surgeon and has generously offered a free download for all our membership. It can also be purchased from Amazon. Enjoy!
Academic Survey
Should Canadian provincial/territorial cancer registries collect race/ethnicity and sociodemographic data? Please participate in McMaster University's latest survey by Principal Investigator and general surgeon, Dr Elena Parvez.
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Member Update
Aug.19 - Check your email for the latest 3rd Qtr E-Update for OAGS members only.
Financial Planning for Physicians: Why you're different
Financial planning for physicians involves unique challenges, such as managing significant debt and optimizing tax strategies. A tailored financial plan can help you navigate these complexities and achieve your goals. Learn how to balance debt repayment, savings and investments to secure your financial future and make informed decisions throughout your career.
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Tariff Update
As U.S. and Canada's trade and tariff positions evolve rapidly Canadian physicians are watching closely for shifts that could influence practice and investment decisions. MD Financial Management's latest Tariff Watch update on the MD Financial Management Market Watch blog offers our comprehensive overview.
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Royal Recognition
Congratulations to general surgeons Drs. Andy Smith and Homer Tien both of Sunnybrook HSC, who are recipients of the King's Coronation Medal for their outstanding medical contributions. details
Also deserving congratulations is general surgeon and Past Royal College President Dr. Richard Reznick of Toronto who was recently appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to medical education over his 30-year career. details 🇨🇦
Congratulations!!
Congrats to this year's 2024-25 OAGS Resident Research Grant winner: Dr. Fay Alresaini of McMaster U!! Read on for more details on bio and research objectives.
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Mark Your Calendar
It's confirmed! Our 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium is slated for the weekend of November 8. On day 2, CAGS and OAGS will host a polypectomy wet lab course. Details
Before Buying an EV...
This article breaks it all down so you can decide if an EV is right for you. Here, you’ll get an idea about the types of electric vehicles, financing options, rebates, insurance and maintenance. The good news is that Volvo is offering eligible physicians and med students up to $1,000 on select models.
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Global Real Estate Trust
Access the same global real estate opportunities as major institutional investors. Explore how the MD Platinum™ Global Private Real Estate 2025 Trust can help you do just that. Don’t miss out on this physician-exclusive offering — it’s for a limited time only.
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What would you do?
April Case - 54 year male with PMHx of chronic lung disease. Presents with anemia requiring Fe infusions. His colonoscopy was clear. His EGD showed a sub-mucosal lesion with ulceration at the incisura... Take the quiz!
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