Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons – Enabling Canadian Thoracic Surgeons to provide the highest level of care to every patient, every time.

CATS Vision

Enabling Canadian Thoracic Surgeons to provide the highest level of care to every patient, every time.

CATS Mission

A collaborative network that promotes excellence in patient centered care, fosters innovation, and enhances quality through education, research and advocacy.

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CaRMS

Application for Thoracic Surgery subspecialty training (for start July 2026)

This is the second year that applications will be via CaRMS. More info.
It will be a “fall match” with the application period starting in the summer of 2025.

Upcoming Events and Due Dates

CATS Journal Club:

The Education Committee extends its sincere thanks for a truly outstanding Journal Club 2025-26 season—your enthusiasm, strong turnout, and thoughtful participation made it a tremendous success, and we look forward to coming together again next year.

CATS Database Annual Spring Meeting 2026

Friday, May 22 to Saturday, May 23
The Arc Hotel
Ottawa, ON

Thoracic Surgery Annual Symposium 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026
Pierre-Peladeau Auditorium, CHUM, 1000 St-Denis Street, Montreal, QC H2X 0C1
For Further Information: Mr.Dominique Lambert fpct.qc@gmail.com

CATS- STS Meeting Award Due Date: December 1 annually.

CATS STS Traveling Fellowship Due Date: March 1 annually.

CATS Distinguished Service Award Nomination Due Date: April 30 annually.

Evolution of Thoracic Surgery in Canada

Authors: Jean Deslauriers, Bill Nelems, and F. Griffith Pearson
All 447 pages – now available in PDF (412 Mb)

Canadian Surgical Forum 2026: Halifax

Early Bird Registration for CSF 2026 is Now Open!
September 16-19, 2026, at the Halifax Convention Centre

We’re excited to announce registration for the 2026 Canadian Surgery Forum is now open!

Join us on Canada’s beautiful East Coast for an engaging and inspiring CSF, filled with insightful sessions, expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, connect with industry peers, or explore new ideas, this conference is designed with you in mind.

Check out what to expect:

Visit the CSF website for information about:

Keynote and Invited Speakers
Accredited continuing professional development opportunities
Social events like the National Suturing Competition and the CSF Soirée
Curious to see what the Preliminary Program looks like? Check out the preliminary program.
and much more!

Stay tuned for more exciting CSF updates all summer!

This is your opportunity to lock in at discounted early bird rates for this must-attend surgical and national Forum.

Register today at CanadianSurgeryForum.com. We look forward to seeing you in Halifax this September!

Past Canadian Surgical Forums

MOC Credits

Certificate of Attendance are sent to every delegate back in October. Be sure to log your credits in the MAINPORT system by the due date set by the Royal College. Please let us know if you haven not receive yours yet by emailing marbella@cags-accg.ca.