Department of Surgery - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

MUHC Introduces a Video Analysis Platform To Transform Surgical Training

Florence Morin-Martel — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:42:21 +0000

Au CUSM, une plateforme d’analyse vidéo pour accélérer la formation des chirurgiens

L’outil alimenté par l’IA a été installé dans neuf salles d’opération depuis 2024, une première au pays.

Former un chirurgien à des interventions courantes, comme retirer une vésicule biliaire, prend des années. Et si l’on pouvait accélérer cet apprentissage ? Depuis 2024, le Centre universitaire de santé ɬ�﷬ (CUSM), à Montréal, tente de le faire au moyen d’une plateforme d’analyse de vidéos chirurgicales intégrée dans neuf de ses salles d’opération. Une première au Canada.

Family Planning for Surgeons and Surgical Trainees

stefanie.maione@mcgill.ca — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:59:39 +0000

On June 11th, the first event on the topic of family planning was hosted at the McIntyre Medical Building. Supported by the Department of Surgery and sponsored by Boston Scientific, the event was put together by motivated residents and staff from across the surgical disciplines (Natasha Caminsky – R5 General Surgery; Anna Wang – CIP3 General Surgery; Rita Piccioni - Senior Administrator General Surgery; Elie Girsowicz – Vascular Surgery; Sonia Macfarlane – Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Sinziana Dumitra – General Surgery; Jean-Sébastien Pelletier – General Surgery).

Empowering Trainees and Leaders at the 29th Canadian Connective Tissue Conference

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:47:26 +0000

The Department of Surgery is delighted to share highlights from the 29th Canadian Connective Tissue Conference (CCTC) 2025, hosted this year at ɬ�﷬.

SMRC Releases The Blue Report 2024

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Fri, 30 May 2025 01:32:19 +0000

The Blue Report 2024—St. Mary’s Research Centre’s (SMRC) annual reflection on a year of significant progress and innovation.

3rd Annual Vascular Surgery Alumni and Research Day

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Thu, 29 May 2025 03:19:53 +0000

Liane Feldman Delivers Gordon Murray Lecture at U of T’s Gallie Day 2025

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:44:05 +0000

Dr Liane Feldman was welcomed as the Gordon Murray Lecturer at the Department of Surgery’s Gallie Day at the University of Toronto, May 2, 2025.

Many Congratulations to the following successful recipients of the FRQ Chercheurs Boursiers (Cliniciens) awards!

Jake Barralet — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:32:55 +0000

A great result for the Department of Surgery and particular kudos to Dr. Campeau and Dr. Spicer in succeeding at the senior level.

J1- Chercheur Boursier Clinicien

Dr. Anthony Bozzo
Dr. Ipshita Prakash

J2- Chercheur Boursier

Joanna Pryzbyl (PhD)

Senior Chercheur Boursier Clinicien

ɬ�﷬ Department of Surgery Hosts Wisconsin Traveling Surgeons Club

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:52:24 +0000

The Department of Surgery was honored to host the Wisconsin Traveling Surgeons Club, a professional group that brings together surgeons for educational and networking opportunities, as part of their Canadian hospital tour. This esteemed group of general and thoracic surgeons was welcomed by Dr. Liane S. Feldman, who provided an insightful presentation on the opportunities and challenges within the Quebec healthcare system and shared the Department’s vision for advancing surgical care. Dr.

Shaping Tomorrow's Surgical Leaders: ɬ�﷬'s Innovative Program Empowers Residents

Melina Vassiliou — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:12:22 +0000

The Department of Surgery’s Division of Surgical Education or DOSE took a significant step forward this year by launching its first-ever leadership program specifically designed for surgical residents. This new initiative builds upon the Department’s existing strengths in surgical education and aims to fill a crucial gap in leadership training for future surgeons.

Third Time's the Charm: Surgery Leadership Program Triumphs with First In-Person Edition

carolynna.olha@mcgill.ca — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:15:03 +0000

The 2024 Department of Surgery Leadership Program marked a milestone as it was conducted entirely in person for the first time. Now in its third edition, the program continues to enhance leadership capabilities among healthcare professionals. This year, participants from three key departments—ENT, Surgery, and Anesthesia—collaborated through interactive and immersive sessions designed to tackle the unique challenges of leadership in healthcare.