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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.

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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
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 Updates 		Dr. TBA
8:45am-9:35am
Panel (15min each, 10 min joint Q&A)

Learning TBA.
a) Dr. TBA
b) Dr. TBA
c) Dr. TBA
9:35am-10:20am
International Keynote Talk#1: (40min talk, 5min Q&A)

Learning Objective:TBA

EVALUATE 		Dr. TBA

PRIZE DRAW

10:20am-10:50am
MORNING BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (30min)

10:50am-11:30am
Panel: (15min each, 10 min joint Q&A)
a)TBA
b)TBA

 Learning Objective: TBA.
 a) Dr. TBA
b) Dr. TBA
11:30am-12:25am
Panel - (15min each, 10 min joint Q&A)

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

PRIZE DRAW

12:25pm-1:25pm
LUNCH BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (60min)

12:35pm-1:00pm
UNACCREDITED SYMPOSIA - Sponsored Lunch Talk - Tom Thomson Room (Limit: 30) - Lunch will be served inside the room

1:25pm
Welcome Back! 		Dr. Scott Rieder, OAGS VP & Education Committee Chair (Afternoon Moderator)
1:25pm-2:10pm
Debate - (15min each, 10min debate, 5 min joint Q&A)

Learning Objectives:
a) Dr. TBA
b) Dr. TBA
2:10pm-2:35pm
(20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
Dr. TBA
2:35pm-3:00pm
TBA (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA.
Dr. TBA

PRIZE DRAW

3:00pm-3:30pm
AFTERNOON BREAK - Exhibit Hall Networking (30min)

3:30pm-3:55pm
TBA (20min talk, 5min Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
Dr. TBA
3:55pm-4:55pm
Case Study Panel: (20min per case, incl. Q&A)
Learning Objective: TBA
a) Dr. TBA
b) Dr. TBA
c) Dr. TBA
4:55pm-5:15
Billing Corner: Code Updates
Learning Objective: Review the latest changes to billing codes in the schedule of benefits related to surgical procedures.
Dr. Kevin Lefebvre, OMA Section Chair, Tariff Committee

PRIZE DRAW
5:15pm-6:00pm
Business Meeting (OAGS & Section)

Last Year's Minutes - download

1) 5:15pm - Welcome (Dr. Scott Rieder, OAGS VP & Business Mtg Chair)(5min)
2) 5:20pm – OAGS Housekeeping & Treasury (10min)
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) 5:30pm – OAGS Resident Update (Dr. Tyler McKechnie– Resident Representative) (5min) 4) 5:35pm - OAGS President’s Report (Dr. Ravinder Singh) (10 min)
5) 5:45pm - OMA Section Chair’s Report (Dr. Kevin Lefebvre) (5 min) 6) 5:50pm - Other Business/ Open Discussion: (10 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-7:30pm
Unaccredited Sponsored Event: TBA.