About
President's Welcome
The Ontario Association of General Surgeons was established to promote the interests of all general surgeons within Ontario, whether they practice in a major urban area or a rural/remote community. We endeavour to fulfill this goal with strong representation in the poltical arena of the OMA and advising in the best interests of our members. We also endeavour to fulfill this goal by establishing a relevant education meeting. After 30 years, our rebranded OAGS Surgical Symposium has always been a venue to bring practical, useful and up to date knowledge to our members, as well as keeping them informed of the political situation and negotiations. This year will be no different, as the organizing committee has assembled an excellent variety of speakers, whom you will not want to miss! I look forward to seeing you there.
Dr. Ravinder Singh, OAGS President, is on staff at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, Assistant Professor, General Surgery, NOSM.
OAGS Program & Education Committee
- Dr. Scott Rieder, Committee Chair (photo)
- Dr. Matthew Holmes
- Dr. Brett Howe
- Dr. Kevin Lefebvre
- Dr. Grace Ma
- Dr. Ravinder Singh
- Dr. Andrew Smith
- Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett
Target Audience
- General Surgeons
- Fellows
- Residents
- Physician Assistants
- Med Students (2 per Ontario program limit - contact the office)
OAGS Job Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OAGS Members and meeting attendees are welcome to mingle and recruit potential candidates/contacts at our annual meeting this fall, Sat., Nov.7. Registrants who have upcoming FT/PT/locum vacancies or fellowships will be given a "NOW HIRING" badge. Those looking for a position can wear a "JOB SEEKING" badge. Just check off the appropriate box when you register.
CME
This event will be seeking accreditation as a Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Child Care
We will be offering on-site licensed child care this year to all registrants - OAGS members and non-members. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to ensure child to carer ratios. Same day registration is NOT permitted. All day meals will be provided. Upon registration, OAGS will put registrants in direct contact with child care service to discuss individual child's requirements and complete necessary form.
Company: Improv Care Services for Children (recommended by OMA)
Date / Time: Saturday, November 7, 7:30am-7:30pm
Fee: $50/child (OAGS members will eligible for a partial refund or credit to account pending event attendance.)
OAGS Board Election: Nominations
The next OAGS board election is slated for Saturday, November 7, 2026. Any current Active/Associate OAGS members interested in submitting their name for election can do so here:
Run For OAGS Election