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2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium - CPD APPROVAL TBA

OAGS

Saturday, November 7, 2026 (8am-6pm)

It's confirmed! This year's 2026 OAGS Surgical Symposium is slated for Saturday, November 7 at the Hilton Toronto. Current OAGS members can attend for free but must register in advance. This will be a 1 day exhibit event.

Program

Promising another year of impressive topics and speakers that will appeal to a number of subspecialties within General Surgery. Target audience is general surgeons, fellows, residents and PAs across Ontario. Members and Non-members welcome. This event is seeking CPD accreditation. Scroll down for more details.
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Summary:

Plenary Meeting: Toronto Ballroom I, Conventions Level, Hilton Toronto
Meals/Breaks/Exhibit Hall: Toronto Ballroom II & III
Breakfast/Lunch Symposia: Tom Thomson Room, Conventions Level

Previous Programs: ( 2024  | 2025 )

NOTE:  Be sure to check “Unaccredited Symposia“ for any additional sponsored talks/events not shown below.

Overall Learning Objectives

Through participation in this event, attendees will be able to:

  1. Acquire knowledge of evidence-based practices in general surgery
  2. Develop pragmatic skills to effectively manage patient care activities in general surgery.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

(tentative times)
Topics Speakers

7:30am-8:30am
BREAKFAST - Exhibit Hall Networking (60min)

8:00am-8:25am
UNACCREDITED SYMPOSIA - Sponsored Breakfast Talk - Tom Thomson Room (Limit: 30) - Breakfast will be served inside the room

8:30am-8:35am
Introduction & Welcome 		Dr. Ravinder Singh, OAGS President (Morning Moderator)
8:35am-8:45am
Resident Grant Winner: Research Presentation 		Dr. Kameela Alibhai, UofT, PGY3
8:45am-9:35am
International Keynote Talk #1: Hernia Repair (TBA) (40min talk, 10min Q&A)

Learning TBA.
Dr. Eric Pauli, Penn State University
9:35am-10:00am
TBA (20min talk, 5min Q&A)

Learning Objective:TBA

EVALUATE 		Dr. Fady Saleh, MTU
10:00am-10:25am
Breast Nodal Disease: When to escalate and de-escalate screening/ treatment (20min talk, 5min Q&A)

Learning Objective: TBA

EVALUATE 		Dr. Kara Nadeau, NOSM

PRIZE DRAW

10:25am-10:55am
MORNING BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (30min)

10:55am-11:20am
IBD: Acute Surgical Management
Learning Objective: TBA.
 Dr. Vipul Jairath, Western University
11:20am-12:10pm
Panel: Perioperative Medicine Guidelines (15min each, 10 min joint Q&A)

Learning Objective: TBA
a) Dr. TBA
b) Dr. TBA
c) Dr. TBA

PRIZE DRAW

12:10pm-1:10pm
LUNCH BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (60min)

12:20pm-12:45pm
UNACCREDITED SYMPOSIA - Sponsored Lunch Talk - Tom Thomson Room (Limit: 30) - Lunch will be served inside the room

1:10pm
Welcome Back! 		Dr. Scott Rieder, OAGS VP & Education Committee Chair (Afternoon Moderator)
1:10pm-1:35pm
International Keynote Talk #2: (TBA) (20min talk, 5min Q&A)

Learning TBA.
Dr. Eric Pauli, Penn State University
1:35pm-2:00pm
Surgical Complications: Tips & Tricks on how to avoid them (20min talk, 5min Q&A)

Learning Objectives:
Dr. Peter Stotland, University of Toronto
2:00pm-2:25pm
The Dreaded Anastomotic Leak: How to lower leak rates (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
Dr. Terry Zweip, Western University
2:25pm-2:50pm
Acute Perforated Diverticulitis: What's New? (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA.
Dr. Cagla Eskicioglu, McMaster University
2:50pm-3:15pm
Upper GI (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA.
Dr. Robert Bechara, Queen's University

PRIZE DRAW

3:15pm-3:45pm
AFTERNOON BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (30min)

3:45pm-4:10pm
Medicolegal Lessons from Surgical Complications: What really gets surgeons into difficulty (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
Dr. Richard E. Mimeault, CMPA Physician Advisor
4:10pm-4:35pm
TBA (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
TBA
4:35pm-5:00
Billing Corner: Code Updates
Learning Objective: Review the latest changes to billing codes in the schedule of benefits related to surgical procedures.
Dr. Scott Rieder, OMA Tariff Chair; Dr. Kevin Lefebvre, OMA Section Chair,

PRIZE DRAW
5:00pm-6:00pm
Business Meeting (OAGS & Section)

Last Year's Minutes - download

1) 5:00pm - Welcome (Dr. Scott Rieder, OAGS VP & Business Mtg Chair)(5min)
2) 5:05pm – OAGS Housekeeping & Treasury (15min)
Motions to approve:
■ Today’s Agenda;
■ Last Year’s Minutes Nov.8, 2025)
OAGS Election: ■ Candidates; ■ Vote/Acclamation
Treasury: Motions to approve: ■ 2025 Financial Review; ■ Millards commissioned accountants
3) 5:20pm – OAGS Resident Update (Dr. Tyler McKechnie– Resident Representative) (5min)
4) 5:25pm - OAGS President’s Report (Dr. Ravinder Singh) (10 min)
5) 5:35pm - OMA Section Chair’s Report (Dr. Kevin Lefebvre) (10 min)
6) 5:45pm - Other Business/ Open Business: (15 min)
Annual Meeting 2027 – Motion
Final Prize Draw
7) 6:00pm – Motion to Adjourn
Dr. Scott Rieder, OAGS Vice President (Moderator)

PRIZE DRAW
6:00pm-7:00pm
Social Mixer /Unaccredited Sponsored Event: TBA.