Join us in Vancouver!
SEPT. 20-23, 2023
LEARN
Scientific and educational sessions are offered through interactive symposia, panel discussions, postgraduate courses, debates, plenary sessions, video sessions, and Meet the Fellowship Director.
GROW
The Forum will bring together participating surgical societies, providing accredited continuing professional development, and the opportunity for dialogue on educational and research issues.
NETWORK
Meet other Canadian surgeons and residents and unwind with fun social events such as the Ethicon Suturing Challenge, and the always much anticipated CSF Soirée.
Major Participating Societies
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OTHER PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES:​
Trauma Association of Canada (TAC)
Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CABPS)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sept. 20
Scientific Sessions, Post Graduate Courses
Sept. 21
Scientific Sessions, Paper Presentations, Welcome Reception, Suturing Competition, Sponsor Awards, CGSF 40th Anniversary
Sept. 22
Scientific Sessions, Exhibits, Meet the Fellowship Program Director, CSF Soirée
Sept. 23
Scientific Sessions, Paper Presentations, Poster Presentations, Exhibits
Environmental & Family Strategies at CSF2023
At CSF 2022 in Toronto, sustainability was a topic of great interest, specifically sustainability in medicine, as was accessibility to educational meetings.
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The CSF planning committee took to heart the feedback they received and have incorporated the following elements into this year's meeting:
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No paper programs - all CSF information is available via the CSF App
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Offset your carbon footprint - make a donation to Tree Canada
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Sustainable menu considerations - reduced red meat orders for more sustainable and plant based options
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Refillable water stations - bring your own bottle or purchase one from the CAGS booth near registration
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On-site daycare - introducing the CSF Mini-Surgeons Clubhouse full-day daycare
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Breastfeeding room - a safe, private space for nursing mothers
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The host hotels are also doing their part with unique interventions of their own, such as:
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Using more plant based single-use plates and recycled paper products
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Using refillable bottles for shampoos, creams, etc.
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Offering recycling stations to accommodate the City's waste reduction activities - like charging for plastic bags - to aid delegates in better managing their waste.
Mark your calendar!
Future Dates & Locations
Winnipeg, 2024
September 26-28, 2024
RBC Convention Centre & Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, MB
Montreal, 2025
September 13-22, 2025
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Montreal, QC
Looking for a way to get involved?
Consider volunteering.
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This is a unique opportunity to learn what event management is all about at Canada's largest surgical meeting.
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For more information or to express your interest, please contact Katrina Serwylo, Conference Assistant, at csf@cags-accg.ca.