Welcome to the
Department of Surgery.

The tradition of the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto — which dates back to 1843 — is replete with interesting characters, major achievements and significant contributions to Canadian surgery.

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It has been a privilege to serve as the 9th R.S. McLaughlin Professor & Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. Learn more...

Department of Surgery News:


  • SSP 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - May 6 and 7, 2010 Sharp Minds: Skilled Hands Celebrating Excellence in Surgery

  • Hugh Scully Receives 2010 CMA Medal of Service -

  • Michael Taylor Receives Royal College Medal -
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Department of Surgery Events:

  • Friday, April 09, 2010
    University Rounds - Palmer Lecture - MaRS Collaboration Centre - 101 College Street
  • Friday, May 07, 2010
    University Rounds - Gallie Day - 25th SSP Anniversary - MaRS Collaboration Centre - 101 College Street
  • Friday, June 04, 2010
    University Rounds - Trauma - St. Michael's Hospital - Auditorium
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Annual Report

Surgical Spotlight

Strategic Plan

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surgical spotlight 

strategic plan 2004-2009 cover

The Department of Surgery has approximately 225 full-time faculty, 30 part-time faculty, 60 adjunct faculty and 30 research scientists located both on campus and at our six fully affiliated teaching hospitals and two partially affiliated teaching hospitals. Our large faculty contributes extensively to our three core missions: excellent clinical care, outstanding research productivity and the delivery of state of the art educational programs. Our Department receives approximately over $46 million annually of external peer-reviewed funding. We have a Surgeon Scientist Program aimed at providing master's or doctoral level training for our surgical trainees. There are 35 trainees registered in this research stream. We train approximately 200 residents and 175 fellows per year.

The University of Toronto has a large program in educational scholarship and a vibrant Surgical Skills Centre.  With this strong platform for future success, the University of Toronto Department of Surgery aspires to continue to be a leading Department in academic surgery nationally and internationally.

Richard K. Reznick MD, MEd, FRCSC, FACS
R.S. McLaughlin Professor & Chair
Department of Surgery, University of Toronto