Department of Surgery Research Day

Department of Surgery Research Day 2026
MONDAY MAY 11, 2026
Halifax Convention Centre

The 2026 Combined Research Day Keynote
 
Dr. Brian Nosek
Professor, University of Virginia Medical School
Psychology Department 

"Shifting Incentives: From Getting it Published to Getting it Right"

The abstract submission portal is  OPEN for all SURGICAL RESIDENTS, MEDICAL STUDENTS, CLINICAL FELLOWS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.

When submitting your abstract, please:
1.      Clearly indicate which division your abstract represents
2.      Accurately select the area of research that best fits your work  

NEW Submission Competition:

We are pleased to announce a new open competition for consideration in our 3D Lecture Series, which will be featured during our noon time keynote speaking segment.  This series is to highlight collaborative, cross-disciplinary research – with each Department (Surgery, Anesthesia and Ophthalmology) having a representative presentation.

If you believe your work is suitable for this competition:
1.      Submit your abstract through the standard portal.
2.      Select “3D Presentation Project” under area of research.
3.      This selection will activate a new text box, where you should describe your project and explain how it integrates differenct areas of research collaboration.

SUBMISSION PORTAL - this portal closes March 31, 2026

The 2026 Research Day Planning Committee:
Dr. Micheal Bezuhly, Chair
Dr. Emily Krauss
Dr. Alison Wallace
Dr. Adrienne Weeks
Elaine Kosziwka-Marsh

Winners from DOS Research Day 2025 

Showcasing Great Research

Dal Surgery Research Day remains the flagship event in the Department of Surgery. It is held annually, and showcases the research taking place within the department. 

Residents, medical students, CIP Students, RIM students, grad students and undergrad students working with a member of our faculty are welcome to submit an abstract for platform consideration.  We receive many abstracts, from across all our specialities; which is a great indicator of the robust research culture we have in the Department. 

We continue to share research being done through clincial perspectives and big data, decision support and medical education, clinical perspectives in randomnized control studies or case study review, and basic science bench work. 

Past winners