Post Graduate Education Committee

Chair:

Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett

Committee Members

Dr. Gavin Beck
Dr. Kimberly Bertens
Dr. Savtaj Brar
Dr. Alexandre Brind'Amour
Dr. Ryan Fielding
Dr. Trevor Hamilton
Dr. Adrian Harvey
Dr. Jessika Hétu
Dr. Chris Kenyon
Dr. Michael McCall
Dr. Erica Patocskai
Dr. Jean-Sebastien Pelletier
Dr. Stephen Quigley
Dr. Justin Rivard
Dr. Fady Saleh
Dr. Andrew Smith
Dr. Peter Szasz
Dr. Rebecca Warburton
Dr. Ilun Yang
Dr. Raphaella Rosebush-Mercier (Res)

The Post Graduate Education Committee consists of program directors from each general surgery training program in Canada. The purpose of the committee is to develop and promote resident education. The committee reviews training curricula, program policies, education issues and workforce planning. Program directors have the opportunity to collaborate and share information. The committee works in conjunction with the Royal College Specialty Committee and reports to the CAGS Board of Directors. Goals of the committee include to advocate on behalf of programs, share best practices and partner on national educational.

The committee meets on a quarterly basis.