2026 Palmer Lecture “Education in surgical innovation: Can we do it? Should we?”

The U of T Department of Surgery invites you to its upcoming 2026 Palmer Lecture: “Education in surgical innovation: Can we do it? Should we?”

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Place: Daniels Hollywood Theatre - Sick Kids & Online (Register for online participation): https://ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_in8A3rPPT4SE-wvsce3W_Q#/registration

Speaker: Insoo Suh (MD)
Professor, Surgery & Vice Chair, Surgical Innovation, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Clinical Faculty Lead, NYU Technology Opportunities & Ventures
Chief of Endocrine Surgery, NYC Health+ Hospitals/Bellevue
 
Learning objectives:

1. Gain historical perspective on the impact of new technologies in surgical practice
2. Understand the complexities associated with introducing new technologies in today’s world
3. Identify the key role of clinicians in med tech innovation and propose a model for an innovation-specific training pathway