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
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! 🚨
It's time to celebrate our RT colleagues during #RTWeek2025! This group includes certified clinical anesthesia assistants who help us provide patients with safe and comfortable anesthesia care. We greatly appreciate their skills, dedication and passion for outstanding patient care.
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's time to celebrate our RT colleagues during #RTWeek2025! This group includes certified clinical anesthesia assistants who help us provide patients with safe and comfortable anesthesia care. We greatly appreciate their skills, dedication and passion for outstanding patient care.
There's 💪 in numbers, which is why our section is proud to be at Queen's Park for Ontario's Doctors' advocacy day. We'll be engaging w/ policymakers & working with physician from across Ontario to improve our working environments & health care in this province b/c #WeWontGiveUp
October 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
There's 💪 in numbers, which is why our section is proud to be at Queen's Park for Ontario's Doctors' advocacy day. We'll be engaging w/ policymakers & working with physician from across Ontario to improve our working environments & health care in this province b/c #WeWontGiveUp
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 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
🇨🇦 anesthesia residents & fellows: We're just 1 week away from the 2025 Transition-to-Practice webinar ft. Dr. Ramiro Arellano, head of anesthesiology at Queen's, & Dr. Sarah McIsaac, PD of anesthesiology at NOSM, providing actionable career guidance
Register now for free: bit.ly/register2025ttp
Register now for free: bit.ly/register2025ttp
October 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🇨🇦 anesthesia residents & fellows: We're just 1 week away from the 2025 Transition-to-Practice webinar ft. Dr. Ramiro Arellano, head of anesthesiology at Queen's, & Dr. Sarah McIsaac, PD of anesthesiology at NOSM, providing actionable career guidance
Register now for free: bit.ly/register2025ttp
Register now for free: bit.ly/register2025ttp
In recognition of #WAD2025, University Health Network is showcasing ON anesthesiologist Dr.Sheila Riazi & her role as the Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit, 🇨🇦’s only full-spectrum diagnostic & research centre for the disorder
Read it at: uhnfoundation.ca/stories/uhn-...
Read it at: uhnfoundation.ca/stories/uhn-...
UHN anesthesiologists driving malignant hyperthermia innovation
Dr. Sheila Riazi, anesthesiologist, researcher and Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit. (Photo courtesy of: Dr. Sheila Riazi) UHN
uhnfoundation.ca
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In recognition of #WAD2025, University Health Network is showcasing ON anesthesiologist Dr.Sheila Riazi & her role as the Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit, 🇨🇦’s only full-spectrum diagnostic & research centre for the disorder
Read it at: uhnfoundation.ca/stories/uhn-...
Read it at: uhnfoundation.ca/stories/uhn-...
Happy #WAD2025 to our members & anesthesiologists around the 🌎!
This year's theme "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies" highlights how anesthesiologists play a critical & life-saving role in everything from pandemics to natural & climate disasters.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/Qxtb50XbUgS
This year's theme "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies" highlights how anesthesiologists play a critical & life-saving role in everything from pandemics to natural & climate disasters.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/Qxtb50XbUgS
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy #WAD2025 to our members & anesthesiologists around the 🌎!
This year's theme "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies" highlights how anesthesiologists play a critical & life-saving role in everything from pandemics to natural & climate disasters.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/Qxtb50XbUgS
This year's theme "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies" highlights how anesthesiologists play a critical & life-saving role in everything from pandemics to natural & climate disasters.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/Qxtb50XbUgS
This year's theme for #wad2025 is "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies," a topic our latest Member Spotlight subject, Dr. John Centofanti, is v. familiar w/ as a critical care specialist.
Learn more about him & his critical job in our quick Q&A w/ him: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqmJ_BjghB
Learn more about him & his critical job in our quick Q&A w/ him: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqmJ_BjghB
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year's theme for #wad2025 is "Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies," a topic our latest Member Spotlight subject, Dr. John Centofanti, is v. familiar w/ as a critical care specialist.
Learn more about him & his critical job in our quick Q&A w/ him: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqmJ_BjghB
Learn more about him & his critical job in our quick Q&A w/ him: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqmJ_BjghB
Wishing all our members and their colleagues a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍁🍂🦃
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Wishing all our members and their colleagues a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍁🍂🦃