The Toronto Surgical Ethics Program offers surgeons of all levels a platform to understand, discuss, and manage ethical issues that arise in surgical practice. Program Directors Drs. Karen Devon, Mark Camp and Ryan Snelgrove are planning to continue in that tradition with this year’s event program in June. Register Now Key Information Event Date Friday, […]
Posted On: 2018-03-01
The SimSinai group at Mount Sinai Hospital is excited to offer a high-fidelity simulation course in Adult Procedural Sedation. Taught by our award-winning teaching faculty, this course will review current requirements and guidelines related to Adult Procedural Sedation, pharmacology, and issues related to airway management. Using high-fidelity simulated environments, participants will practice techniques and be […]
Posted On: 2017-10-17
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Saegis to make “Safer Opioid Prescribing, A Multimodal Program for Chronic Pain and Opioids” available to all clinicians in Canada. Read the full press release here.
Posted On: 2017-09-19
The 32nd Annual Organ Imaging Review is a practical and highly-regarded three-day radiology review program with a focus on Abdominal, Pelvic, Cardiothoracic and Musculoskeletal Imaging as well as Neuroradiology. This well-renowned program offered by the Department of Medical Imaging provides a comprehensive overview of the imaging techniques from different departments, making this a great learning […]
Posted On: 2017-08-04
There are close to 1.2 million refugees around the world in critical need of resettlement due to conflict in their home country. The Government of Canada is working with private sponsors, non-governmental organizations and provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to assist them. As an example, more than 350 communities across the country have welcomed over […]
Posted On: 2017-05-26
Almost one in every five Canadians is suffering from chronic pain. Many try to manage with medication including opioids. However, statistics show that: In 2016, 914 people died in B.C. due to overdoses from illicit opioids, with another 50 to 80 deaths from prescription painkillers. In 2016, 343 people died in Alberta from an apparent […]
Posted On: 2017-04-13
The Banting & Best Diabetes Centre (BBDC) Diabetes Update conference has been providing healthcare professionals information on the latest treatments for Diabetes over the past decades. The BBDC Diabetes Update 2017 conference will be held on April 21st at the Hilton Toronto Hotel. Conference Chair Dr. Rene Wong, lead for professional development at the BBDC, […]
Posted On: 2017-03-23
Shady Ashamalla, MD, MSc, FRCSC, is breaking ground in every way possible. Using his medical education from the University of Toronto, the surgical oncologist is shortening recovery times and spreading the word about revolutionary new techniques. Dr. Ashamalla currently serves as an assistant professor and surgeon educator at his alma mater, as well as the […]
Posted On: 2016-04-12
We’re excited to share our new annual report for the 2014-2015 academic year! This annual report presents CPD’s stories of leadership, innovations, scholarship and engagement with our community. Throughout 2015, we continued to work towards our vision of improving health through innovation in education. Some highlights include: Partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long […]
Posted On: 2015-12-18
The campaign is underway. On October 13th, Colon Cancer Canada’s Top to Bottom launched for it’s fourth annual year. 40 Canadian doctors are part of the current campaign including several faculty members from the University of Toronto. Team Toronto is comprised of faculty members from the division of General Surgery including Dr. Shady Ashamalla, Dr. […]
Posted On: 2015-11-18
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