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U of T Department of Surgery

@UofTSurgery

The Department contributes to 3 core missions: excellent clinical care, outstanding research productivity & delivery of state-of-the art educational programs

 Toronto, Ontario
surgery.utoronto.ca/
Joined September 2011
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👏👏👏Congratulations to Dr. Mercedes Pilkington on successfully completing her 3-Year Continuing Appointment Review (CAR) at @UofTSurgery. @UofTGSx
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What is a stroke? Who is at risk of having one? What should you do if you suspect a stroke? “If you think you're having a stroke, call 911. Make it simple. Don't overthink it," says #TemertyMed Dr. Federico Carpani, stroke neurologist at @UHN. bit.ly/4ixCdGp
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Live from the @UofTSurgery 2026 W. G. Bigelow Lecture "Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming meaning and humanity in surgical practice" by Dr. Paul Fedak. A personal, real & raw talk about surgeon burnout & identity. Conversation continues during tomorrow's symposium surgery.utoronto.ca/SurgeryS…
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Happening this Saturday: Current & retired faculty members & surgical trainees are invited to the upcoming @UofTSurgery Symposium “Survive or Thrive: Finding Meaning in a Surgical Career at Every Stage” 🗓️Sat, Nov 7; 🕢7:30AM-12:30PM; 🏙️MaRs Discovery District (Auditorium)
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Congrats to Drs. Ken Pace & Rola Saleeb for receiving the Keenan Award for Medical Discovery ($200K) & the Canada Life People’s Choice Award ($100K) for their project "Precision Pairing: Tailored Kidney Cancer Treatment" in last night’s Angels Den event ▶️youtube.com/watch?v=cOW2X6yp…
Angels Den 2026: Precision Pairing: Tailored Kidney Cancer Treatment

Angels Den 2026: Precision Pairing: Tailored Kidney Cancer Treatment

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Happening this Friday: @UofTSurgery University Rounds 2026 W.G. Bigelow Lecture: “Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming meaning & humanity in surgical practice” by Dr. Paul Fedak. Nov 6, 2026; 7:30AM at Daniels Hollywood Theatre, SickKids & Online 🔗 ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Temerty Medicine@uoftmedicineOct 28
Patients diagnosed with cancer may soon have a clearer sense of the time commitment their treatment will require, based on a study led by #TemertyMed researchers. bit.ly/3U1tl2j
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Faculty members from @UofTSurgery, @UofT_OHNS & U of T Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences are invited to the 2026 Faculty Day: 🗓️Nov 11, 2026 🕗8:00AM-4:30PM 🏨The Ritz-Carlton, To (181 Wellington Str West) Info + Agenda: surgery.utoronto.ca/FacultyD… Registration🔗facmed.registration.med.utor…
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Current & retired faculty members & surgical trainees, join our upcoming @UofTSurgery Symposium: “Survive or Thrive: Finding Meaning in a Surgical Career at Every Stage” 🗓️Sat, Nov 7; 🕢7:30AM-12:30PM;🏙️MaRS Discovery District. Format= short presentations + extended discussions.
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This is a drop-in event. No registration required.
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Michael G. Fehlings@DrFehlingsOct 26
On Friday we held the 25th annual Tator-Turnbull SCI Symposium in Toronto, with Dr. Stephen Strittmatter as our keynote speaker. An inspiring day of knowledge sharing - I am very proud of the work being done in Toronto!
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Fascinating presentations this morning by Drs. Mojgan Hodaie @mhodaie & Farshad Nassiri @FarshadNassiri, winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes, showcasing impactful research by @UofTSurgery community; driving discoveries that advance surgical practice & outcomes.
Dr. Nassiri, George Armstrong-Peters Prize recipient presenting during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes

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Dr. Carol Swallow- Department Chair introducing speakers during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes

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Dr. Hodaie, Lister Prize recipient presenting during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes

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James Rutka@JamesRutkaOct 23
Farshad Nassiri and Moji Hodaie presenting their research work today for the George Armstrong Peters and Lister Prize in the Dept Surgery @UofTNeuroSurge @UofTSurgery now!
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📸Snippets from the @UofTSurgery Surgeon Scientist Training Program (SSTP) Meet & Greet event held last night on Oct 21st at the University of Toronto Faculty Club @DrFehlings. More about the SSTP here: 🔗surgery.utoronto.ca/surgeon-…
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Upcoming @UofTSurgery University Rounds this Friday: Presentations by winners of Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes.🗓️Oct 23;🕢7:30AM;🏥Daniels Hollywood Theatre, 1st Flr., SickKids & Virtual at 🔗ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Presenters: Dr. Mojgan Hodaie & Dr. Farshad Nassiri.
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Join the @UofTIMS Healthcare Innovation Challenge*: Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan. Develop AI-powered solutions to improve health outcomes & get a chance to win prizes valued @ $5,000. *For U of T graduate & professional program students & alumni within 2 years of graduation.
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🚀 Ready to innovate for healthier futures? Join the Healthcare Innovation Challenge: Healthy Aging Across the Lifespan and develop AI-powered solutions that improve health outcomes and wellbeing. Finalists will pitch to expert judges for a chance to win prizes valued at $5,000. Open to all @UofT graduate & professional students, plus alumni within 2 years of graduation. healthcareinnovationchalleng…
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Dr. Ouzounian presenting on “Aortic surgery in patients with heritable aortic disorders” at the @cscs_sccc @SCC_CCS 2026 Meeting. 🫀
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The @UofTSurgery community is saddened by the death of Dr. Ren-Ke Li, scientist with a lifelong commitment to @UofTCVsurgery and the Surgical Community. Read the full message by the U of T Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Chair: surgery.utoronto.ca/In-Memor…
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Starting Oct. 13, University Ave. construction will temporarily impact vehicle & bicycle access to main intersections by SickKids. SickKids remains open and accessible. Allow extra travel time and check traffic & transit updates before leaving. Details⬇️ toronto.ca/services-payments…
University Avenue & Queen’s Park Upgrades

University Avenue & Queen’s Park Upgrades

Excavation and watermain installation will take place from October 16 to November 2 at the intersection of University Avenue and Elm Street. Traffic on Elm Street will not be permitted to proceed...

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