University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery hosting

14th Annual Canadian Neurosurgery Rookie Camp

Toronto, Ontario | 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Canadian Neurosurgery Rookie Camp!

The Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto is proud to welcome you on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, 2025. 

This exciting two-day program is designed to jumpstart your neurosurgery residency journey by exposing you to realistic surgical simulations and practical training experiences.

We look forward to hosting you in Toronto and helping you build a strong foundation for the years ahead!

Sincerely,

Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD 

Co-Chair, 2025 Neurosurgery Rookie Camp

Ashish Kumar, MD

Co-Chair, 2025 Neurosurgery , 2025 Neurosurgery

  • It gave me a real boost to see all the many things that can be done in this field. That’s very exciting.

    – Anton Fomenko, PGY2, University of Manitoba

  • I found all the instructors very approachable. Starting out in this field can be quite scary and it was great to get feedback from the people who have the experience.

    – Michelle Kameda, PGY2, Dalhousie University

  • Rookie camp was an incredible experience. I remember one staff neurosurgeon saying to me at the start of a session: “What I am about to teach you will save someone’s life in the next few months”. They could not have been more right. I learned a host of invaluable lessons about neurosurgery that I continue to use on a daily basis. It was also a great opportunity to catch up with all of my peers who matched to the various neurosurgery programs across the country.

    – Michael B. Keough, PGY4, University of Alberta

Important Information

Arrival:

Plan to arrive in Toronto by Thursday, July 24, 2025, in time for the Resident Pre-Course Dinner that evening.

Departure:

Book your return flights for after the end of Rookie Camp — either late evening Saturday, July 26 or the morning of Sunday, July 27.

Hotel:

You will be staying at the Chelsea Hotel Toronto, conveniently located in the heart of downtown and just an 11-minute walk from the Temerity Advanced Surgical Education and Simulation Centre at the Michener Institute.

Lab:

All course activities will take place at Temerty Centre for Advanced Surgical Education and Simulation Centre, 222 St Patrick St, Toronto, ON M5T 1V4

Contacts:

Your main camp contact will be uoftrookiecamp2025@gmail.com

Please reach out with any questions.

Stay tuned:

Over the next month, you will be receiving emails containing important information regarding Rookie Camp, including further itinerary details.

Please provide travel itineraries and dietary restrictions to uoftrookiecamp2025@gmail.com

Neurosurgery in a simulated environment and we hope to provide a well-immersed learning experience here in Toronto.

We look forward to seeing you in July!

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

We are grateful to our industry sponsors for their generous support of the 2025 Canadian Neurosurgery Rookie Camp.

Partners like CNSF/CNSS, Integra, Medtronic, Stryker, Surgi-one, Synaptive Medical, and Temerity Centre for Advanced Surgical Education and Simulation play an essential role in helping us deliver a high-impact, hands-on training experience for incoming neurosurgery residents.

Your contributions support the next generation of neurosurgeons as they begin their journey with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to succeed.

Thank you for investing in surgical education and for your continued commitment to advancing neurosurgical training in Canada.