McGill General Surgery Residency Committee (MGSRC) 2024-25
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President: Anna WangThe President is responsible for overseeing the proper functioning of the MGSRC as a whole. They are the voice of the resident body by acting as a liaison between the Program Director as well as administration. The President also attends the Resident Program Committee (RPC) meetings to provide the resident’s perspective in discussions. |
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VP Wellness & Social: Victoria Hayman & Andrew MengThe VP Wellness collaborates with both the resident body, program leadership, and RPC to advocate for an environment that supports resident wellness and effective learning. Furthermore, they head the peer mentorship program, which pairs junior and senior residents together to foster an inclusive environment and provide support to junior residents when it comes to navigating the program and managing list as a surgical resident. Finally, they collaborate with the VP Social to organize wellness and social activities throughout the year to help residents feel supported and encourage a sense of work-life balance. |
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VP Academics: Natasha CaminskyThe VP Academics organizes summer academic half days and the annual General Surgery Research Night. |
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VP Parachuter: Olivia GanescuEach period, the Vice President Parachuter is responsible for coordinating the schedule for research residents who are picking up extra call shifts between all of the McGIll University affiliated hospitals. They are also responsible for helping the site chiefs with schedule-making |
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VP External: David LeviResponsibilities of the VP External include connecting the General Surgery residents with resources and opportunities outside of the MGSRC, whether it be conferences or sporting/social events with other departments. This requires close collaboration with the VP Social, VP Wellness, and VP Finance. This VP also communicates important events and opportunities with medical student societies across Canada in order to engage with students nation-wide. A new effort to engage McGill General Surgery alumni in events and activities has also recently been added to the responsibilities of this position. |
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VP Social Media: Husain AlabdalrahmanThe VP Social Media is responsible for maintaining Twitter & Instagram. Twitter: https://twitter.com/McGillGenSurg |
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CAGS Rep: Talal HijijiAs a Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) Residents' Committee member, our CAGS rep represents the residents of McGill’s General Surgery Program at the national level. The goal of the CAGS Residents' Committee is to represent resident issues for CAGS (such as training, research and examinations) and to facilitate resident involvement in CAGS activities and committees. The Committee hosts a Resident symposium at the annual CAGS meeting, where speakers are invited to discuss topics relevant to Canadian General Surgery Residents. |
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Secretary: Dylan GrisellThe Secretary plans MGSRC meetings, takes minutes & ensures the information is distributed to the residents. |