FALL 2008

Ori's Move to St. Mike's

Ori Rotstein, St. Michael’s Hospital
Ori Rotstein was appointed Surgeon-in-Chief at St. Michael's Hospital four years ago with a mandate to expand the academic profile of their surgery department. He was attracted by the hospital's commitment to its academic mission and the prospect of working at a new research institute with a particular focus on critical care and trauma research. Chief of Medicine Bob Highland had recruited 40 physicians to develop an excellent teaching department. There had been many departures in surgery, so there was room to recruit.
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CHAIR'S COLUMN
Unethical Influence or Healthy Collaboration
The relationship between surgeons and the pharmaceutical and device industries is under attack.
EDITOR'S COLUMN
"Seven million dollars for twelve days work"
$7M for 12 days work was the highest of over 200 disclosures of physician remuneration listed on the website of the Zimmer Orthopedic Instrument Company.
What is an Acute Care Surgeon and why do we need them?
A rising shortage in the surgical workforce is creating a crisis in emergency care.
Surgical Resident Valedictorian of Rotman MBA Class
Fayez Quereshy's two years at the Rotman School of Management were "a terrific experience that differed by 180 degrees" from his prior education.
Welcome New Surgical Residents
A fantastic cohort of new residents has beaten the competition.
Looking at the Department of Surgery from the Dean's Office
John Bohnen has moved on to become Vice Dean, Clinical Affairs, for the Faculty of Medicine.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Surgical Leadership Day
Friday, April 24, 2009
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HONOURS & AWARDS
Sean Cleary (GenSurg) has been awarded the Frank Mills Award.

Natalie Coburn (GenSurg) has recently been granted a Career Scientist Award with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Through the Career Scientist Awards, the ministry supports outstanding candidates to carryout independent research in health services. By investing in health services researchers in Ontario, the ministry is working to ensure that the necessary human resources are present to address issues that are important to Ontario’s health care system. Health services research examines the management, organization, and effectiveness of health services to inform decision-making in policy, development, planning and delivery of health services.
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