Welcome
On behalf of the Planning Committee, we are excited to be making plans for the 2024 Toronto Anesthesia Symposium which will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024.
This year’s theme will bring together experts to discuss advances and best practices in obstetric anesthesia, as well as approaches to challenging cases. Lectures, interactive Problem Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs) and hands-on workshops will be presented by internationally recognized University of Toronto faculty and guest speakers.
2024 Program Highlights
- Ron George, Professor & Director of Obstetric Anesthesia speaking on Recovery after Cesarean: Expectations and Enhancements.
- Mrinalini Balki, Professor of Obstetric Anesthesia, University of Toronto, presenting the most up to date research on Maternal Major Hemorrhage and Uterotonics.
- Presentations on Management of Cardiac and Neurological Conditions in Obstetric Patients.
Program now available!
Accreditation
College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+® (Group Learning):
This 1 credit(s)-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 11 Mainpro+® credits.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 3 (Simulation)
This activity is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
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 6.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Designation
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada
European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.
Accreditation Letters: Attendees must attend the live delivery of the education program, in-person and/or synchronously online, in order to receive their letter of accreditation or claim hours.