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Welcome to the Department of Pediatric Surgery

Through outstanding multidisciplinary patient centered pediatric surgical care, the Department of Pediatric Surgery strives to achieve excellence in teaching, research and the evaluation of technologies. The department is cognizant of the importance of regulated dissemination of its academic accomplishments to its students and the scientific community for the benefit of society.
 

Divisions: Building highly skilled teams in pediatric surgery

Research: Conducting innovative clinical and basic research in pediatric surgery

Education:  Training current and prospective students, residents, and fellows

Meet our Faculty

Committed to treating our patients, their families, our students, residents, fellows & colleagues with dignity.

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Fellowships

Offering the unique McGill University Jean-Martin Laberge Fellowship in Global Pediatric Surgery.

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Grand Rounds

Our Surgical Grand Rounds and M&M Rounds listing for 2024-2025.
 

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News

November 2024
Mercy Ships welcomes Sherif Emil as new International Chief Medical Officer 

Mercy Ships has announced the appointment of Sherif Emil, MD, CM, FACS, FRCS, FAAP as its new International Chief Medical Officer (ICMO), effective January 1, 2025. 

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October 2024
Pramod S. Puligandla inducted into Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

Dr. Puligandla, Professor of Pediatric Surgery, is one of 76 esteemed sugeon educators joining the prestigious institution.

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October 2024
Quebec’s first Colorectal Centre of Excellence opens its doors

The Montreal Children's Hospital announced the opening of its new Colorectal Centre of Excellence, the first in Quebec to offer complex digestive and pelvic reconstructive surgeries, under the direction of Dr. Hussein Wissanji, pediatric colorectal and general surgeon.

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Upcoming Events

Surgical Grand Rounds

Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30 am

Extended reality in anesthesia education: What does the future hold?

Dr. Gianluca Bertolizio, Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Montreal Children’s Hospital

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