Annual Shields Research Day
General Information
The overall purpose of our Annual Shields Day event is to bring together our clinical faculty, fellows, residents and anesthesia assistants from the University-affiliated hospitals. Shields Research Day aims to provide a forum for updates on, and stimulate further research into the frontiers of clinical science with regards to anesthesia and related topics (e.g., critical care management, obstetrical anesthesia, pain management, etc.). We have been growing in recent years!
We aim to provide an excellent research and training opportunity for Anesthesia faculty, residents, fellows, graduate students and anesthesia assistants who wish to keep abreast of current research initiatives in the field. Our trainees (residents, fellows and graduate students) are provided with a unique opportunity to experience all the stages of presenting their peer-reviewed work at a scientific meeting, from the abstract writing and submission process to the poster design and oral presentation phase. The Annual Shields Research Day prepares trainees for a future role in academe, under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors.
The goal is to create synergies for collaborative research (both clinical and basic science) that will enhance the work and advance knowledge beyond what each investigator can accomplish independently. The participants will have an opportunity to discuss topics of interest in the field of anesthesia and gain a better understanding of research methodologies.
42nd Annual Research Day
The 42nd Annual Shields Research Day will be virtual on May 7, 2021 !
- Call for Abstracts: Friday, March 5, 2021
- Registration Opens: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - REGISTER NOW!
- Deadline for Abstract Submissions: Monday, April 5th (at 12 noon)
- Decision of Abstract Submissions Announced: Friday, April 23, 2021

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
University of Toronto
123 Edward St, 12th floor
E: anesthesia@utoronto.ca
Keynote Speakers
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Dr. George A. Mashour, MD, PhD |
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Dr. Brian Hodges MD, PhD, FRCPC
EVP Education and Chief Medical Officer, UHN
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Event Information
- Program (available soon)
- Awards Presentations
- Past Shields Day Lectures
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
REGISTRATION - As the event will be completely virtual, we ask that you please register on the event portal and on zoom.
CME Accreditation
The Annual Shields Research Day is a University of Toronto accredited event held under the auspices of the Department of Anesthesia and Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Accreditation - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Participants may be eligible to claim 4.5 Section 1 hours.
To receive your certificate, please send an email to anesthesia@utoronto.ca.