Department of Surgery

I am honoured and delighted to take up my new role as Chair of this world-renowned Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine. So much has been accomplished in the recent past under the leadership of my immediate predecessor, Dr. James T. Rutka. However, many challenges remain on our path towards being the best we can be. My vision is to lead a department of surgery that not only maintains, but surpasses the standards of excellence that we have already attained. Equally important for me is to create an atmosphere of joy in daily, continuous, lifelong learning and collaboration. This absolutely requires that we all feel included and valued.