Membership/Fees

2024 Payment: Annual Dues, Other Fees & Donations

Early Bird deadline August 1st, 2024, after which there will be an additional charge.

To be an OAGS member, you must be currently practising/living/training within Ontario and active surgeons must be RCPS(C) certified. Click here for member requirements and benefits. To apply for membership/ update details/ register for AGM, complete the application/registration form.

NOTE: Both members and non-members must register for the annual meeting if planning to attend.

 

2024 Membership Dues Rates (Jan.1-Dec.31)
Early Bird ends August 1

Membership Dues Category

EARLY BIRD Rate (Jan-Oct)

After aug. 1 Rate

OAGS Member - Active/Associate Surgeon (ON)

$395 (Dues & AGM)

$495 (Dues & AGM)

OAGS Member - Inactive General Surgeon (ON)

$200 (Dues & AGM)

$300 (Dues & AGM)

OAGS Member - Resident/Fellow (ON)


Note: Only WesternU PGY2-5 dues will be waived. All other residents/fellows are responsible for their individual fees/dues.

$50 (Dues & AGM)

$100 (Dues & AGM)

Annual Meeting & Webinar Series Fees

(NOTE: Registration is required for members and non-members)		    

OAGS Current Member

FREE

late fee may apply

Non-Member Surgeon/Out-of-Province/Industry

$500 (AGM only)

$600

Non-Member -Physician Assistant

$250 (AGMonly)

$350

Non-Member -Resident/Fellow

$100 (AGM only)

$150

Annual Meeting Evening Mixer Fee (Current Member)

FREE

late fee may apply

Annual Meeting Evening Mixer Fee (Non-Member)

$50/person

$100/person

PAY ANNUAL DUES /DONATIONS HERE:

Credit Card payment method (online)

ANNUAL DUES/ MEMBERSHIP
(RCPSC certified)

 

Members: Pay Your Annual Dues Here (Jan1-Dec.31, 2024)*

Member should be RCPS(C) certified (or equivalent thereof)
This payment does not automatically register you for the Annual Meeting or Webinar Series. Although the admission fee will be waived, you still have to register separately if you haven't already.
NOTE: You do not need a PayPal account to proceed with payment. After checking out, you can either login to PayPal or click on the gray button "Pay with a credit or Visa Debit card". Remember, if paying for another person, please include instructions when completing your payment information to indicate for whom the payment is being made.

If your invoice does not reflect these set amounts due to previous fiscal credits, call the OAGS office.

2024 OAGS Dues / Admission

Name of Member if not payor

 
Annual Meeting Non-Member Admission Fee

NonMember Annual Meeting Admission Fees:

REQUIRES Registration
NOTE: General Surgeons, Residents/Fellows, Physician Assistants, and invited guests ONLY; Registration required in advance. This section does not apply to current/renewed OAGS members; admission is included with dues.

2024 Non-Member/ Out-of-Province Mtg Admission

Name(s) of Attendee(s)

Annual Meeting Evening Mixer FEE

NonMembers: $50/person Annual Evening Mixer Fee (Nov.2024)*

REQUIRES REGISTRATION
NOTE: There will be no banquet this year.  Annual Meeting Attendees and Invited Guests. The mixer is complimentary for OAGS members, but there is a $50 fee for non-members and guests. Registration required in advance.

2024 Mixer Fee Per Person (Non-Members Only)

Name(s) of Individual(s)

Guest of OAGS Member:


DONATION

ADDITIONAL: General Donation For Research/Data Collection Endeavours

NOTE: Non-denominational amount can be donated to the running of the OAGS - one time only or recurring. (Special projects may be created in the future.) Tax deductible receipts will be mailed after the current fiscal year.




2024 - OAGS Membership (Jan.1 - Dec.31, 2024)
There are 3 methods of payment listed below for dues and other fees:

  • Cheque (mail): Please make cheque payable to the "OAGS". (mail to: Attn. Treasury, Ontario Association of General Surgeons, P.O. Box 192, Station Main, Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y8).
    or...
  • Phone - Credit Card: We now take payment over the phone as well (Visa/MC only) 1-877-717-7765 / 705-745-5621.
  • Online Credit Card (PayPal Only): You can pay online yourself via our website using PayPal. You can make a one-time payment and are NOT required to create a PayPal account, unless you wish to do so. Choose the correct category in the dropdown menu below, click "Add to Cart" and you will be taken to the PayPal website to do a secure transaction. If you want to include another fee below, then click "Continue Shopping" on the PayPal site to close the tab and return to this page, otherwise you can check out. If you do not have a PayPal account, just click "Check Out" rather than "Check Out With PayPal". Major credit cards are acceptable - Canadian currency ONLY. Also, if you are paying multiple memberships or for someone other than yourself, be sure to clarify and provide further details in your PayPal shopping cart form before you submit it. *


Your Dues Help Fund the OAGS:

  • Annual Meeting Costs: venue, food, AV, exhibiting, guest speaker honoraria/travel/expenses
  • Webinar Costs: Zoom monthly fees
  • Office Costs: rent, utilities, office equipment, office supplies, postage, webhosting, executive assistant salary
  • board member expenses to attend board meetings
  • ...