Welcome to the online edition of the Canadian Journal of Surgery (CJS).

Mission Statement
To contribute to the effective continuing medical education of Canadian surgical specialists, using innovative techniques when feasible, and to provide surgeons with an effective vehicle for the dissemination of observations in the areas of clinical and basic science research.

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Current issue: February 2012 Influence of a province-wide trauma system on process of care and mortality following motor vehicle collisions [PDF format] Knowledge transfer and perceptions of a clinical research course for surgeons [PDF format] Are Canadian general surgery residents ready for the 80-hour work week? [PDF format] Surgical fellowship training in Canadar [PDF format]

The Canadian Journal of Surgery (CJS) is an open access journal and does not have publication charges. All articles published in CJS are available free of charge on the journal website and in PubMed Central from the time of publication.

All editorial matter in CJS represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Canadian Medical Association. The Canadian Medical Association assumes no responsibility or liability for damages arising from any error or omission or from the use of any information or advice contained in CJS including articles, editorials, reviews, letters and advertisements.

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ISSN 1488-2310