Earl Bogoch (BA MD FRCSC MSc) is a long-standing member of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto, and a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Bogoch made a sustained and exemplary contribution as the Chair of the Department of Surgery Academic Promotions Committee (Jan 2020 - Apr 2025). He is the former Medical Director of the Mobility Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health and former Head of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Dr. Bogoch, who is the inaugural holder of the Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention, was named a Member of the Order of Canada for his pioneering and innovative work in preventing fractures.
Homer Tien (MD MSc FACS FRCSC) is a trauma surgeon in the Division of General Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Tien previously served as a frontline military physician. He is currently the CEO ofOrnge, a non-profit air ambulance service dedicated to urgent transportation for critically ill patients in Ontario. He was named a Member of the Order of Canada for improving trauma care for people in remote areas, including injured soldiers and First Nations communities.
“Congratulations to the newest appointees to the Order of Canada,” Governor General Mary Simonsaid in a statement. “We proudly recognize each of these individuals whose dedication and passion for service not only enrich our communities but also help shape the fabric of our nation. Together, they inspire us to strive for greatness and to foster a future filled with hope and possibility.”
Please join me in warmly congratulating Dr. Bogoch and Dr. Tien on attaining one of Canada’s highest honours, recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary national contributions.
