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Annual Report

2021-2022 Annual Report

Department of Surgery

Welcome to our Annual Report for July 2021 – June 2022

This report features exceptional highlights for our department, including advances in minimally-invasive surgical approaches, translational research, and the addition of new talent to our teams. The work of our Faculty and staff is truly inspirational, and is a significant contributor to global advances in innovative surgical practice and academic excellence.

Ten years ago, we had 34 surgeons and today we have 56, with plans to keep growing. I hope you enjoy reading about our work, and how we are making a real difference to the health of our communities, and to the future of global health care.

Dr. Ross Walker, Head, Queen’s Department of Surgery

Dr. Ross Walker

By The Numbers

422
Undergraduate Medical Students
110
Clerks in Surgery Rotations/Courses
17

Postgraduate Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

19

Postgraduate General Surgery Residents

10

Postgraduate Fellows

72

Adjunct Faculty

59

Active Clinical Faculty Members

8

Administrative Staff

New Faculty

Our Faculty members are advancing discovery in surgical practices, creating new tools and techniques, and educating our next generation of health care pioneers.

Dr. Sean
Bennett
General Surgery

Dr. Holly
Mewhort
Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Teresa
Purzner
Neurosurgery

Dr. Peter
Szasz
General Surgery

Dr. Shervin
Taslimi
Neurosurgery

Research Highlights