Course Objectives
This two and a half day course will give you the opportunity to be part of interactive lectures and case presentations and will conclude with smaller workshops. Highlights include:
Innovative and newest techniques, improving detection and management of common surgical problems, with focus on minimal invasive surgery and practical tips for the community surgeon.
Advances in the detection and management of oncologic and benign problems related to both breast and colorectal disease.
Practical update on diverse, common and important problems in General Surgery.
Topics of importance to General Surgeons beyond the operating room and wards.
Target Audience
General Surgeons / Surgical Oncologists / Residents / Fellows
Program Committee
* University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery
- Andrew Smith, MD* - Course Director
- Nancy Baxter, MD*
- Fred Brenneman, MD*
- Nancy Down, MD*
- John Hagen, MD*
- Linda Last* - Conference Developer
- David Urbach, MD*
Thursday, April 19th
Evening Reception & Symposium (5:15 - 6:30 pm)*
“Abdominal Wall Disasters!”
Speakers: Dr. Fred Brenneman & Ms. Jo Hoeflok
*Please RSVP at time of registration, enrolment limited. Symposium included in registration fee. Evening Symposium program not accredited.
Friday, April 20th
Breakfast Symposium (6:15 - 7:45 am)*
“Is Appendicitis Still a Surgical Disease? Journal Club in Overdrive!”
Speakers: Dr. Nancy Baxter & Panel
*Please RSVP at time of registration, enrolment limited. Breakfast and Symposium included in registration fee. Breakfast Symposium program not accredited.
Endorsement
Canadian Association of General Surgeons