Plans are underway for the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation

On August 10, 2013 Dr. John Denstedt, Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, Dr. Michael Strong, Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Dr. Bob Kiaii, Chair/Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Ray and Margaret Elliott got together in Muskoka, Ontario to discuss the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation.

In 2011 Ray and Margaret Elliott made a very generous donation to the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The donation was matched by Western University, leading to the establishment of a new Chair in Surgical Innovation. Dean Strong took the opportunity to meet with the Elliotts, while Dr. Bob Kiaii, who was selected as the inaugural Chair this past July, shared his vision for the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgicial Innovation.

Dr. Kiaii and his team will focus on using technological advancements to develop new surgical procedures to enhance patient care. Learn more about the establishment of the Ray and Maragaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation here.