Ontario’s Anesthesiologists
@ontarioanesthesia.bsky.social
The official feed of Ontario’s Anesthesiologists, a section of the OMA. We are dedicated to leading and delivering the highest level of patient care possible. #AnSky #PainSky #PedsAnesSky #MedSky
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Ontario's Anesthesiologists
ontariosanesthesiologists.ca
Hello👋 We’re the organization that represents Ontario’s anesthesiologists. Here we’ll celebrate our members & their many accomplishments; share educational & employment opportunities; & advocate for our profession, patients & health care in Ontario. Learn more about us: ontariosanesthesiologists.ca
🌟Happy Friday! 🌟
Let's celebrate the end of the week (& November) with a fun news article about UBC anesthesiologists studying how some anesthetic drugs behave in zero gravity.
Give it a read at: https://ow.ly/mNWZ50XyKfU
Let's celebrate the end of the week (& November) with a fun news article about UBC anesthesiologists studying how some anesthetic drugs behave in zero gravity.
Give it a read at: https://ow.ly/mNWZ50XyKfU
‘Real zero gravity’: B.C. anesthesiologist researches how anesthetic behaves in space
For anesthesiologist Dr. Matthew Turnock, it was a research project that felt “out of this world.”
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌟Happy Friday! 🌟
Let's celebrate the end of the week (& November) with a fun news article about UBC anesthesiologists studying how some anesthetic drugs behave in zero gravity.
Give it a read at: https://ow.ly/mNWZ50XyKfU
Let's celebrate the end of the week (& November) with a fun news article about UBC anesthesiologists studying how some anesthetic drugs behave in zero gravity.
Give it a read at: https://ow.ly/mNWZ50XyKfU
Planning your 2026? Save the date for one of 🇨🇦's top #anesthesia -focused events: The Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Planning your 2026? Save the date for one of 🇨🇦's top #anesthesia -focused events: The Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
In 2026, we're returning to Toronto & the conveniently located Marriott Downtown at CF Eaton Centre. Expect world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics & networking opportunities.
Great news for Sault Area Hospital Pain Clinic patients: A new tool to fight spinal arthritis & other chronic pain conditions is now available! Congrats to our members, Drs. Kevin Smith & Michael Gofeld for leading the way on acquiring this tech.
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Great news for Sault Area Hospital Pain Clinic patients: A new tool to fight spinal arthritis & other chronic pain conditions is now available! Congrats to our members, Drs. Kevin Smith & Michael Gofeld for leading the way on acquiring this tech.
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
Learn more: www.sootoday.com/local-news/s...
While we officially starting using the phrase "team-based anesthesia care" in spring 2025, the concept has over two decades of real-world practice behind it. Learn more about this history via our latest latest blog post, featuring our vice-chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin: https://ow.ly/fP4n50Xx51n
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
While we officially starting using the phrase "team-based anesthesia care" in spring 2025, the concept has over two decades of real-world practice behind it. Learn more about this history via our latest latest blog post, featuring our vice-chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin: https://ow.ly/fP4n50Xx51n
A big welcome to Niagara Health's newest anesthesiologist, Dr. Franziska Miller! She brings with her a familiarity with the region & specialized, next-generation training in pain management. Learn more about her & why she's excited to be based in Niagara:
https://ow.ly/KqPX50Xx1lO
https://ow.ly/KqPX50Xx1lO
Stanford-trained anesthesiologist brings leading-edge care to Niagara Health - Niagara Health News, Updates & Publications
Your source for the latest Niagara Health news, updates, publications and Niagara Health Now.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A big welcome to Niagara Health's newest anesthesiologist, Dr. Franziska Miller! She brings with her a familiarity with the region & specialized, next-generation training in pain management. Learn more about her & why she's excited to be based in Niagara:
https://ow.ly/KqPX50Xx1lO
https://ow.ly/KqPX50Xx1lO
This Wednesday, November 26 @ 8 pm ET, join @casupdate.bsky.social for its latest accredited CPD webinar: Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) in Obstetrics
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This Wednesday, November 26 @ 8 pm ET, join @casupdate.bsky.social for its latest accredited CPD webinar: Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) in Obstetrics
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
It features Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Wesley Edwards!
Learn more & register at www.cas.ca/en/Education...
We’ve heard from some 🇨🇦 anesthesiologists who are interested in possibly moving to Ontario to practice. We’ve posted a special message for these physicians on our Instagram profile: instagram.com/p/DRUioGzAf-a/
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We’ve heard from some 🇨🇦 anesthesiologists who are interested in possibly moving to Ontario to practice. We’ve posted a special message for these physicians on our Instagram profile: instagram.com/p/DRUioGzAf-a/
#ICYMI: Earlier this month, to highlight National Pain Awareness Week, we spotlighted our members' role in pain management by doing a quick Q&A with Toronto General Hospital's Dr. Diana Tamir.
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#ICYMI: Earlier this month, to highlight National Pain Awareness Week, we spotlighted our members' role in pain management by doing a quick Q&A with Toronto General Hospital's Dr. Diana Tamir.
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read that Q&A here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Registration for Lower & Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium is now open. Head to Montreal (or participate virtually) this Feb for this event that promises to: "deliver focused, practical, clinically relevant anesthesia topics."
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Registration for Lower & Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium is now open. Head to Montreal (or participate virtually) this Feb for this event that promises to: "deliver focused, practical, clinically relevant anesthesia topics."
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Early rate now available!
Register: https://ow.ly/MuhG50Xs24u
Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. James Khan "...is on a mission to prevent breast cancer pain before it starts." Learn more about him and his impactful research at Sinai Health: https://ow.ly/jNTM50XqwRQ
Meet the Minds: Dr. James Khan is on a mission to prevent breast cancer pain before it starts
In our Meet the Minds series, we’re opening the doors to the visionary researchers shaping the future of health care at Sinai Health. You’ll get to know the innovators behind the breakthroughs — their passions, discoveries and the impact they’re making on lives today and tomorrow.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. James Khan "...is on a mission to prevent breast cancer pain before it starts." Learn more about him and his impactful research at Sinai Health: https://ow.ly/jNTM50XqwRQ
Team-based anesthesia care is the key to ensuring consistent, accessible anesthesia care across Ontario. Our Chair, Dr. Cindy Wang, explains more in her new video: https://ow.ly/qTQL50Xreac
Then read our latest blog post on why OA supports this model: https://ow.ly/SpfG50Xreae
Then read our latest blog post on why OA supports this model: https://ow.ly/SpfG50Xreae
Ontario's Anesthesiologists on Instagram: "Team-based anesthesia care is the key to ensuring consistent, accessible anesthesia care across Ontario. Our Chair, Dr. Cindy Wang, explains more in our latest blog post, link in bio.
#anesthesia
In this informative blog post, Dr. Cindy Wang discusses the importance of team-based anesthesia care in Ontario. By working together, anesthesiologists and medical professionals can ensure patients receive safe and timely surgery. Discover how this approach is revolutionizing healthcare in the province.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Team-based anesthesia care is the key to ensuring consistent, accessible anesthesia care across Ontario. Our Chair, Dr. Cindy Wang, explains more in her new video: https://ow.ly/qTQL50Xreac
Then read our latest blog post on why OA supports this model: https://ow.ly/SpfG50Xreae
Then read our latest blog post on why OA supports this model: https://ow.ly/SpfG50Xreae
🎉Attention members! 🎉Be sure to explore this incredible opportunity to celebrate one of your peers or receive funding!
The 2026 CAS Awards & Grants Program is now open!
Annually, we celebrate excellence and innovation across anesthesia in Canada — from groundbreaking research to outstanding professional achievement.
Apply or nominate by January 11, 2026:
🔗 www.cas.ca/research-program
🔗 www.cas.ca/honour-awards
Annually, we celebrate excellence and innovation across anesthesia in Canada — from groundbreaking research to outstanding professional achievement.
Apply or nominate by January 11, 2026:
🔗 www.cas.ca/research-program
🔗 www.cas.ca/honour-awards
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🎉Attention members! 🎉Be sure to explore this incredible opportunity to celebrate one of your peers or receive funding!
Today is November 11, a special day of remembrance and honour, when we show our respect and appreciation to Canada's serving and past armed forces members. 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today is November 11, a special day of remembrance and honour, when we show our respect and appreciation to Canada's serving and past armed forces members. 🇨🇦
Time is running out to nominate one of your amazing peers for a 2026 Canadian Medical Association Award: "Spanning 10 categories, award recipients represent a wide variety of career stages, specialties and backgrounds."
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Time is running out to nominate one of your amazing peers for a 2026 Canadian Medical Association Award: "Spanning 10 categories, award recipients represent a wide variety of career stages, specialties and backgrounds."
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
Nominations close Nov 30: https://ow.ly/CsfQ50Xoufl
As we wrap #NPAW2025, we’re spotlighting Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Diana Tamir & her work w/ Toronto General's Transitional Pain Service, which aims to stop chronic pain before it starts
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As we wrap #NPAW2025, we’re spotlighting Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Diana Tamir & her work w/ Toronto General's Transitional Pain Service, which aims to stop chronic pain before it starts
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQwlqvljZtt/
🌟Save the Date🌟
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌟Save the Date🌟
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
We're officially one year away from the 71st Ontario Anesthesia Meeting.
We'll be returning to Toronto from November 6-8, 2026, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Registration opens next summer.
Med students: Curious about a career in anesthesiology? Join McMaster Undergraduate Anesthesia on Nov 12 for an interactive panel designed for pre-clerkship med students to learn more about the specialty. Ask questions, gain insight, and connect with mentors in the field.
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Med students: Curious about a career in anesthesiology? Join McMaster Undergraduate Anesthesia on Nov 12 for an interactive panel designed for pre-clerkship med students to learn more about the specialty. Ask questions, gain insight, and connect with mentors in the field.
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
🔗https://bit.ly/4o6kqX7
Ontario's Anesthesiologists believes that expanding team-based anesthesia care will benefit our members, patients & Ontario's health-care system. Learn why & how we're advocating for this model with our quick Q&A with OA Chair Dr. Cindy Wang: https://ow.ly/jfcQ50Xms9Z
Why Ontario's Anesthesiologists Support Team-Based Anesthesia Care — Ontario's Anesthesiologists
Ontario's Anesthesiologists believes that expanding the use of team-based anesthesia care will benefit our members, our patients, and Ontario's health care system. In this quick Q&A, OA Chair Dr. Cindy Wang explains how and why we're advocating for this model.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ontario's Anesthesiologists believes that expanding team-based anesthesia care will benefit our members, patients & Ontario's health-care system. Learn why & how we're advocating for this model with our quick Q&A with OA Chair Dr. Cindy Wang: https://ow.ly/jfcQ50Xms9Z
Today we kickoff #NPAW2025, a week dedicated to the millions of 🇨🇦 coping w/ chronic pain. As anesthesiologists, we know that managing pain can be challenging, but there is hope.
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today we kickoff #NPAW2025, a week dedicated to the millions of 🇨🇦 coping w/ chronic pain. As anesthesiologists, we know that managing pain can be challenging, but there is hope.
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
Learn more via Health Canada's Action Plan for Pain in Canada: PainCanada.ca/actionplan
As we wrap up #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we're sharing this article about Sinai Health’s Persistent Breast Cancer Pain Clinic & its director, ON anesthesiologist Dr. James Khan, whose work may change how we prevent chronic pain in breast cancer patients.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sYxk50XjswF
🔗 https://ow.ly/sYxk50XjswF
Healing beyond survival: Sinai Health’s leading-edge research into breast cancer recovery
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month already underway, Deborah Peniuk’s story is a powerful reminder that for many survivors, the challenges don’t end when treatment does.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As we wrap up #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we're sharing this article about Sinai Health’s Persistent Breast Cancer Pain Clinic & its director, ON anesthesiologist Dr. James Khan, whose work may change how we prevent chronic pain in breast cancer patients.
🔗 https://ow.ly/sYxk50XjswF
🔗 https://ow.ly/sYxk50XjswF
Time is running out to submit your independent session proposal for the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's 2026 Annual Meeting. We encourage members to explore this unique opportunity to share their ideas and work with a national audience.
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Time is running out to submit your independent session proposal for the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society's 2026 Annual Meeting. We encourage members to explore this unique opportunity to share their ideas and work with a national audience.
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
🌟Learn more at www.cas.ca/call-for-content🌟
It's Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025; an initiative by Healthcare Excellence Canada - Excellence en santé Canada
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025; an initiative by Healthcare Excellence Canada - Excellence en santé Canada
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
As anesthesiologists, we're sticklers for safety, so join us in celebrating how 🇨🇦 people are contributing to safer care in big & small ways: at https://ow.ly/ayTQ50XhBfB
#CPSW2025
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The Pediatric Anesthesia Conference is coming this November!
🗓️Nov 7-9 2025
📍SickKids
🔗Register by Oct 31: tinyurl.com/PAC-25
🧠Earn up to 13.75 CME credits
@sickkidstoronto #pac2025 #pedsanesthesia #toronto
🗓️Nov 7-9 2025
📍SickKids
🔗Register by Oct 31: tinyurl.com/PAC-25
🧠Earn up to 13.75 CME credits
@sickkidstoronto #pac2025 #pedsanesthesia #toronto
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Pediatric Anesthesia Conference is coming this November!
🗓️Nov 7-9 2025
📍SickKids
🔗Register by Oct 31: tinyurl.com/PAC-25
🧠Earn up to 13.75 CME credits
@sickkidstoronto #pac2025 #pedsanesthesia #toronto
🗓️Nov 7-9 2025
📍SickKids
🔗Register by Oct 31: tinyurl.com/PAC-25
🧠Earn up to 13.75 CME credits
@sickkidstoronto #pac2025 #pedsanesthesia #toronto
We're celebrating #RuralHealthWeek!
Practicing anesthesia in small-town 🇨🇦 has its rewards & its challenges. Addressing those anesthesia human resources challenges found in some parts of rural Ontario is a priority for our section, and we look forward to sharing updates on this topic.
#ONhealth
Practicing anesthesia in small-town 🇨🇦 has its rewards & its challenges. Addressing those anesthesia human resources challenges found in some parts of rural Ontario is a priority for our section, and we look forward to sharing updates on this topic.
#ONhealth
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're celebrating #RuralHealthWeek!
Practicing anesthesia in small-town 🇨🇦 has its rewards & its challenges. Addressing those anesthesia human resources challenges found in some parts of rural Ontario is a priority for our section, and we look forward to sharing updates on this topic.
#ONhealth
Practicing anesthesia in small-town 🇨🇦 has its rewards & its challenges. Addressing those anesthesia human resources challenges found in some parts of rural Ontario is a priority for our section, and we look forward to sharing updates on this topic.
#ONhealth
🚨Reminder for our members: This is happening tonight! 🚨
Ontario has a new deal with its doctors and it includes much-needed "targeted increases" for anesthesia care. But what exactly does that mean? Our tariff chair, Dr. Eric Goldszmidt, breaks it down in our new blog post:
https://ow.ly/Ss2050XcuXH
https://ow.ly/Ss2050XcuXH
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🚨Reminder for our members: This is happening tonight! 🚨