Forty-Five New Residents in Surgery

Ron Levine

A fantastic cohort of new residents has beaten the competition to enter the Gallie Program in July, 2011. They have diverse and interesting backgrounds.

The Department of Surgery continues to grow with expansion of the number of trainees in many of the surgical specialties. The expertise and enthusiasm of their teachers and resident colleagues promises that our residents will be the best taught ever.

Forty-five residents have entered the department. Thirty-seven have come through the CaRMS match and are Canadian Medical School graduates. Six have come through the IMG match and include Canadians who have studied abroad and are returning to Canada for their surgical training as well as Permanent Residents who have obtained their MD in foreign countries and will be practicing in Ontario. Two are visa trainees, who will return to their home country following training. What a great gift this diverse group of bright young minds brings to our department. Welcome new residents!

Ronald H. Levine, MD
Director, Postgraduate Surgical Education
Department of Surgery