Save the Date!
This fall's 2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium is slated for Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Hilton Toronto Hotel. Our Program Committee welcome your suggestions.
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Sept.1st is Early Bird
OAGS Members in good standing (After Dues Paid) can register for our 2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium FOR FREE BEFORE Early Bird deadline of September 1st.
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2026-Q1 E-Update
Happy Spring! from all of us at the OAGS.🌷🪻 OAGS Members, be sure to renew your membership and check your email for the Q1 quarterly update, which includes the OAGS President's address, as well as a special Section Chair update. (Release: Mar.27/26)
Latest Job Postings
Check the latest jobs, locums, fellowships, etc.
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Blog Updates
Check out the latest OAGS blogs updated on our website. Our latest Case Study 26-1 was submitted by OAGS President Dr. Ravinder Singh regarding Chronic RLQ Pain. After reviewing the case, what would you do next?
Case Study Challenge
New 1st of Its Kind Academic
Research Survey
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Project: Association Between Surgeon Personality Characteristics and Peri-Operative Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Resource Utilization
Sunnybrook Research Institute is conducting a study exploring the personality traits of staff general surgeons in Ontario and their relationship with care outcomes and healthcare resource use. Consultant General Surgeons Needed for Research on Surgeon Personality Traits and Patient Outcomes. Honorarium is $10.
Expires: Aug.30, 2026.
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Section & Tariff Update
March 27, 2026
Section Chair Dr. Kevin Lefebvre has an update on the Physician Services Agreement Implementation (2024-2028). Be sure to read it in our 2026-Q1 quarterly update for members via email March 27 and or in the OAGS blogs page.
Tax Tips
MD Financial Management and the BNS Group is the proud exclusive financial services partner of the Ontario Association of General Surgeons
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Results Coming Soon!
Thank you to all our 13 applicants. Our OAGS Research Committee and Resident Liaison Panel are completing their reviews, and an announcement should be made mid April!
In Memoriam
We remember our colleagues who have passed recently:
- Dr. Katherine Diane Bury
- Dr. Alan J Byrne
- Dr. Leo Chaikof *
- Dr. Sean Cleary
- Dr. Sante Joseph Fratesi
- Dr. Donald Keith Hadley
- Dr. Hugh Trevor Hallam
- Dr. Gerald Stephen Lansky
- Dr. George Yat Poh Lau
- Dr. Gordon Lorne Liberty
- Dr. H Lavina A Lickley
- Dr. Sean Alexander McIlreath *
- Dr. Victor Allon McPherson
- Dr. John Harris Moffat
- Dr. Dennis Frederick Pitt *
- Dr. Miodrag Alexander Ristic
- Dr. Peter B Walkovich
Academic Research Seeks Participants
Project: 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. Expires June 30, 2026.
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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.
Sponsorship Appreciation
Special thank to our partners and sponsors for their support this year. We greatly appreciate their support.
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.
Survey Details
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?
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