Attn. Ontario General Surgeons OAGS Members & Expired Members From: Ontario Association of General Surgeons Join us for the 2-day CPD accredited event! Day 1: 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium - Nov.8 (full day)
Day 2: CAGS Polypectomy Course - Nov.9 (half day only - add on fee) Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Conventions Level Target Audience: General Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, Physician Assistants Early Bird Event Registration Deadline Extended until Oct. 31 |
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| OAGS Member Portal
In case you haven't noticed, our NEW OAGS MEMBER PORTAL is now up and running. It can be accessed through both our primary/event websites: https://oags.org / https://oagsannualmeeting.org. Since you have been in our data base within the last 2 years, you should have received an invitation email earlier today with instructions. You can now log in through the MEMBER PORTAL using your email address (username) already on file with us and create your own password initially. The portal allows you to check your membership/registration status, renew your membership dues, register for events, and update your profile contact information. So, you are encouraged to login soon to ensure your dues are up to date (Jan-Dec, 2025) and registered for our 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium events. Be sure your name, city and hospital info are correct for event name tag purposes. If you're having trouble logging in, try a different email or contact our office.
NOTE: Check your email for more details. |
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DAY 1: 2025 OAGS SURGICAL SYMPOSIUM - Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
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FREE ADMISSION for CURRENT OAGS MEMBERS:
Login and check if your annual OAGS membership dues have been paid for the current fiscal year (Jan-Dec, 2025) before registering for events. (i.e. Day 1 Admission for Actively practising surgeons is $500 but will be waived /FREE for current OAGS members in good standing.) |
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| Venue & Group Rate @ $269/nt Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond St. West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Underground Self Park or Valet All-day Buffet Group Rate: $269/nt (1 King or 2 Queens)
Deadline: Oct. 24 BOOK SOON: Make Your Reservation Now |
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| Program This year's 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium program is packed with another great slate of across-the-board topics: AI Programs, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer Panel, Advanced Endoscopy Panel, Robotic Surgical Oncology Debate, Rose of Robotics in Surgery, Colon Cancer Update, Bariatric Complications, ACS Case Studies Panel.
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| Speakers
This year's program is packed with another great slate of across-the-board topics, presentations, debates, and case studies paired with an impressive roster of renowned guest speakers featuring international HPB keynote Dr. Alice Wei of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. More Details |
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CPD This event is seeking CPD accreditation. It usually garners 6+ credits. Approval TBA. |
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| Event App Once registered for this year's 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium (Nov.8), you will be given access to this year's EventMobi event app. On here, you can access presentation Q&A, evaluations, surveys, additional PDFs, attendance list, push notifications, updates, exhibit hall contacts, CPD certificate, etc. |
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| On-site Child Care Child care will be available to Symposium registrants this year, provided by certified Improv Care Services for Children, recommended by OMA. Ages include Infant-12yrs. Includes all day meals. OAGS Members may be eligible for partial proration or credit post event. Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel (reserved suite/play space)
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 (7:30am-7:30pm)
Fee: $50/child
NOTE: Advance registration required before Nov.6 to ensure child-carer ratio. No registration permitted on the day of event. |
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| Nursing Room
On conventions level not far from the meeting itself, we can accommodate anyone needing a private area for nursing complete with a lounge seating, table, power bar, and a bar fridge for milk storage. Please reach out to us in advance and we will have it arranged for the day of the OAGS Surgical Symposium event (Sat or Sun). info@oags.org
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| Meet & Mingle Mixer! Saturday, Nov. 8, 6pm-7:30pm Hilton Toronto Hotel, Ballroom 3 Featuring 1 Ontario winery and brewery TBA Hors d'oeuvres, finger foods, and music! FREE for all Symposium Registrants Additional guests, friends, family also welcome: $50/person |
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| Exhibit Hall
We have a great line up of sponsors exhibiting with us this year. There is still room, so ask your sales reps if they're interested in supporting our event. There are plenty of post-event branding opportunities as well!! Stay tuned for upcoming sponsored events during and after the Symposium....
Check out our Sponsorship Page |
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| | Wellness Corner We hope to have a small area of calm and wellness with some reflexology and massage chairs ready for you. Come check it out! |
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| Job Board Are you looking for a replacement at your hospital or practice? Maybe you're looking for a change of scenery or pace? We'll be offering identifiable ribbons to attach to your name tags on the day of the symposium and also a dedicated Jobs page on our event app. Whatever jobs are on our website can be added also. REMEMBER: OAGS members can post their job ads for FREE on our website accompanied with promotion on all 6 social media channels! |
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| Medical Students
Do you have medical students who might be interested in the General Surgery postgrad program? Once again, we are extending a complimentary event registration to the OAGS Surgical Symposium (Sat only) with a limit of 2 medical students per Ontario program. In return, they can help out at the morning registration desk and/or event app, while also enjoying the meeting in its entirety. They must be vouched for by a current OAGS member well in advance. If interested, reach out to the OAGS via email and copy your student: info@oags.org
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| Prize Draws!!!
Participation on this year's event app might win you some amazing prizes: OAGS Annual Membership for 2026 (Active & Resident), Indigo... and something different this year - a resortsofontario.com gift card. You can either enjoy a winter/summer getaway filled with sports, spa or wine tour - your choice! Also...anyone staying for our annual Meet & Mingle Mixer reception will be entered in our popular wine & brew draw! |
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| OAGS Annual Members' Business Meeting
NOTICE - Please be advised that the OAGS Annual Members' Business Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5pm during the 2025 OAGS Surgical Symposium, Hilton Toronto, Toronto Ballroom. This is a private meeting restricted to Active Members only. Agenda items include reports from OAGS President, Treasury, Resident Rep, OMA Section Update. Duration: 1 hr. |
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OAGS Annual Board Election
1 Month Notice - Please be advised this year's annual OAGS board election is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5pm during the OAGS Annual Members' Business Meeting after the academic portion of the OAGS Surgical Symposium. As per the OAGS bylaws, half of the board is up for re-election, most of whom will be incumbents. If you're interested in running, NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
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| Social Media Updates For all the latest event and job posting updates, be sure to follow us on social media. We're on 6 channels!! If you have an event, job, course... you'd like us to repost for you, be sure to tag us! |
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| | Help Spread the Word
If you could help spread the word about our event, that would be greatly appreciated. Like/repost our social media updates. Word of mouth to your colleagues, residents, fellows, physician assistants and company sales reps.
Event Flyer - Please download a PDF copy of our event flyer and post it in the surgeon's lounge, resident's area or wherever your colleagues would see it. |
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DAY 2: CAGS Polypectomy Course - Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
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Registration Required Limit: 20 registrants Target Audience: General Surgeons, Fellows, Residents CPD APPROVED: Section 3 x 3 credits Organizer: Canadian Association of General Surgeons Featuring: LHSC, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond St. W., Toronto - Conventions Level
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 8:30am - Noon Breakfast & 2x Presentations: Tom Thomson Room Wet Lab (10 Stations): Carmichael / Jackson Rooms
Course Registration Fees:
CAGS Member - $500 / CAGS Non-Member - $600
(NOTE: OAGS members will not be discounted. You do not need to be an OAGS member nor registered for the OAGS Symposium to attend this course. This course requires a separate fee.)
Agenda - Details
This activity is an Accredited Simulation Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Association of General Surgeons. You may claim a maximum of 3 hours (credits are automatically calculated). |
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