Department of Surgery Alumni Newsletter

Welcome to the first U of T Department of Surgery alumni newsletter. As humanity embarks upon defining “the new normal”, we’ve been inspired to find new ways to bring our community closer together.

Never before has there been such a concerted effort in the scientific community to tackle and conquer such a world catastrophe. Such resolve reminds me of what unites us as scientists and health care providers — the mandate to improve the lives of patients through the creation and translation of new knowledge.

For many of us, it was this compassion and curiosity that brought us to U of T in the first place. We came together to solve complex problems in new and innovative ways, and to develop the expertise needed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing us today and in years to come. In these times, we must not lose sight of this — together, as alumni from this institution, we are an unparalleled force for new knowledge, better health and equity.

In this spirit, we are reconnecting with you — alumni and friends of the Department of Surgery. We look forward to sharing what your fellow graduates have been up to, and how our department and our specialties have transformed and grown. What we look forward to most is sharing your accomplishments, and giving you opportunities to connect with us in the department and with each other. The Department of Surgery continues to thrive, and it does so because of the legacy of those who are part of its community.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Rutka, OC, O Ont, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, FAANS
R.S. McLaughlin Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery