Vision & Mission
The Canadian General Surgery Foundation (CGSF) – formally the Canadian Surgery Research Fund – was founded in the early 1980’s to promote research performed by general surgeons and general surgery residents in both clinical and basic science. The CGSF currently funds two research projects per year as well as the sponsorship of a Research Retreat for Residents in General Surgery.
Canadian General Surgeons have pioneered the development and application of minimally invasive surgical techniques, cancer care, transplantation, the management of trauma and sepsis and in innovative & cost-effective, evidence-informed health care delivery.
Since 1983, the Canadian General Surgery Foundation has supported early career general surgeons with an operating grant. While these grants are still a priority for the Foundation, we are expanding our focus to include projects in the areas of advocacy and education, as well as research at all career stages.
In 2023, the Foundation is launched two programs focused on rural and remote general surgeons.
Providing surgical care in rural areas presents a unique set of challenges including a disproportionate burden of chronic disease, geographic isolation, poverty, and undue stigma; these are most acute in isolated northern communities. Performing surgery itself can be challenging due to a smaller health care workforce, sub-optimal facilities, limited surgical equipment, lack of specialty care, and professional isolation.
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Early Career Operating Grants
EDUCATION PROGRAM
General Surgery Collaborative Network for Urban, Rural & Remote Surgeons
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology Research Fund
To learn more about each of these funding areas or how you can donate to support them, visit the Foundation website, generalsurgeryfoundation.ca.
