About the CASC | Canadian Association of Surgical Chairs (CASC)

Vision: To unite Canadian academic surgical leaders in advancing excellence, equity, and innovation in surgical education, research, and care.

Mission

CASC serves as a national forum for Chairs of Surgery to collaborate, influence policy, and share best practices that enhance the academic surgical enterprise in Canada and beyond.

Objectives, the CASC aims to:

Foster Collaboration

Provide a platform for chairs to exchange ideas, challenges, and strategic insights.

Advance Academic Excellence

Promote leadership in surgical research, clinical innovation, and education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and faculty development levels.

Advocate Nationally

Represent Canadian academic surgery in discussions with health and education stakeholders including the RCPSC, AFMC, CIHR, and ministries of health.

Support Diversity & Well-being

Encourage inclusive leadership, equity, and wellness within surgical departments.

Mentor & Develop Leaders

Facilitate succession planning and support leadership development across academic ranks.

Enhance National Coordination

Serve as a hub for coordinating with related national surgical and academic bodies.

Key Fundamentals

Collaborative Leadership

CASC connects academic surgery chairs to share insights, address challenges, and strengthen leadership across Canadian institutions.

Excellence in Academic Surgery

CASC advances surgical research, clinical innovation, and education while supporting mentorship and leadership development at all levels.

National Advocacy & Inclusive Advancement

CASC represents academic surgery nationally, promoting coordination, equity, wellness, and a unified voice in health and education policy.