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.
Meet our Faculty
Committed to treating our patients, their families, our students, residents, fellows & colleagues with dignity.
Fellowships
Offering the unique McGill University Jean-Martin Laberge Fellowship in Global Pediatric Surgery.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Surgical Grand Rounds
2nd Annual Jean-Pierre Farmer Foundational Chair Lectureship
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:30 am - Shriners Children's, Room 2.28
Adopting Novel Interventions in Pediatric Surgery - Ethical, Parental and Clinician Perspectives
Dr. Patrick McDonald, Professor & Head of the Section of Neurosurgery, University of Manitoba
Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Winnipeg Children's Hospital