Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society

Educational Objectives

Start here: the main learning goals for the day.

Discuss mechanisms and the role of HBOT in pathological conditions such as delayed decompression sickness, sport and traumatic brain injuries, and osteoradionecrosis.

Describe the effects of HBOT on stem cells.

Describe the rationale for safety measures in hyperbaric centres for both monoplace and multiplace chambers.

Develop strategies to apply new knowledge into clinical practice.

General Information

Conference dates, location, dinner details, and related programming.

Conference Information

The Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium, hosted by the Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society, will be held in Toronto on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 08:00 to 17:15.

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VenueToronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario

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OnHMS Simulation CourseSunday, November 22, 2026, Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital. 08:00 to 15:00.

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Dinner InformationFriday, November 20, 2026, 19:00 at Sassafraz, 100 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6.

Conference Overview

Focused, clinically relevant updates for hyperbaric medicine professionals and allied healthcare providers.

Program Focus

The main focus of the conference is updates in mechanisms and management of delayed decompression sickness, sport and traumatic brain injuries, debates about the role of HBOT in osteoradionecrosis, safety measures in hyperbaric centres, and much more.

The conference speakers, leading international experts in hyperbaric medicine, will provide clinically oriented, evidence-based updates.

Delayed DCS Sport Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Osteoradionecrosis Stem Cells Chamber Safety Clinical Practice

Registration

Choose your registration category for the Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium. Fees are listed in Canadian dollars.

Virtual

Graduate Students - Virtual

$60.00CAD

Student virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for graduate students.

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Member · In Person

MEMBER - In Person - CHT / Resident / Fellow / Student

$280.00CAD

Member trainee / CHT rate

In-person registration for OnHMS members who are CHTs, residents, fellows, or students.

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Member · Virtual

MEMBER - MD - Virtual Attendance

$220.00CAD

Member physician virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for OnHMS member physicians.

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Member · Virtual

MEMBER - Virtual - CHT / Resident / Fellow / Student

$160.00CAD

Member trainee / CHT virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for OnHMS members who are CHTs, residents, fellows, or students.

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Member · In Person

MEMBER - In Person - MD

$440.00CAD

Member physician rate

In-person registration for OnHMS member physicians attending the main symposium.

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Non-Member · In Person

NON MEMBER - In Person - CHT / Resident / Student

$330.00CAD

Non-member trainee / CHT rate

In-person registration for non-member CHTs, residents, and students.

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Non-Member · In Person

NON MEMBER - In Person - MD

$530.00CAD

Non-member physician rate

In-person registration for non-member physicians attending the main symposium.

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Non-Member · Virtual

NON MEMBER - Virtual - CHT / Resident / Student

$200.00CAD

Non-member trainee / CHT virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for non-member CHTs, residents, and students.

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Non-Member · Virtual

NON MEMBER - Virtual - MD

$270.00CAD

Non-member physician virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for non-member physicians.

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Simulation Course Registration

Simulation Course MD

$350.00CAD

Member MD rate

Simulation course fee for member physicians.

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Simulation Course CHT

$170.00CAD

Member CHT rate

Simulation course fee for member CHTs.

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Simulation Course MD

$450.00CAD

Non Member MD rate

Simulation course fee for non-member physicians.

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Simulation Course CHT

$210.00CAD

Non-member CHT rate

Simulation course fee for non-member CHTs.

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Registration is now available

Select the category that best matches your membership status, professional role, and attendance format. All registration buttons link to the official OnHMS registration page.

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Agenda

Saturday, November 21, 2026 schedule.

Opening

Arrive, sign in, and get settled.

7:00–8:00

Sign In

Registration

8:00–8:05

Welcome

Welcome from the OnHMS President

Part 1

Moderator: Jordan Tarshis, MD FRCPC

8:05–8:35

Talk

Stem Cells and Hyperbaric Oxygen

Steven Thom, MD PhD — USA

8:35–8:45

Questions

Questions and Answers

8:45–9:15

Talk

Decompression Illness: How Late Is Too Late?

Richard Moon, MD — USA

9:15–9:30

Questions

Questions and Answers

9:30–9:45

Break

Morning Break

Part 2

Moderator: To be announced

9:45–10:45

Debate

Should Hyperbaric Oxygen Be Used for Osteonecrosis?

Yes
Ben Safa, MD FRCPS — Canada

No
Ralph Gilbert, MD FRCPC — Canada

10:45–11:15

Questions

Questions and Answers

11:15–11:30

Break

Morning Break

Part 3

Moderator: Simone Schiavo, MD MSc

11:30–12:00

Talk

Hyperbaric Oxygen and Sports Injury Recovery

Gerardo Bosco, MD PhD — Italy

12:00–12:15

Questions

Questions and Answers

12:15–12:45

Talk

Brain Injury and Hyperbaric Oxygen

Shai Efrati, MD — Israel

12:45–13:00

Questions

Questions and Answers

13:00–14:00

Lunch

Lunch and OnHMS Members Meeting

Part 4

Moderator: Daniel Gericke, CHT, DMT-A, CDI

14:00–14:30

Talk

Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Safety Lessons

Francois Burman, Int(PE), MSc, Hon-CHT, FSAIW — South Africa / USA

14:30–14:45

Questions

Questions and Answers

14:45–15:15

Talk

Safe Use of Hyperbaric Chambers

Elise Greer, RRT CHT

15:15–15:30

Questions

Questions and Answers

15:30–15:45

Break

Afternoon Break

Part 5

Moderator: Lisa Bahrey, MD FRCPC

15:45–16:15

Talk

Hyperbaric Oxygen for ECMO Patients

Bridget Devaney, MD — Australia

16:15–16:30

Questions

Questions and Answers

16:30–17:00

Update

Short Presentations and OnHMS Update

17:00–17:15

Questions

Final Questions

How to Get There

Conference access information for Toronto General Hospital and the surrounding downtown Toronto area.

Venue Address

Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
Toronto, Ontario

Transit

Attendees can access the hospital through downtown Toronto transit connections. TTC/subway instructions here once confirmed.

Parking

Accessed from Elizabeth Street between Gerrard and College streets. Parking garage below the Peter Munk building, accessed from Gerrard Street between University Avenue and Elizabeth Street. Check with parking office for daily rates.

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Toronto General Hospital Library Toronto General Hospital Library, EN 430, 1st Floor Elizabeth Entrance: take the Eaton elevators on the right, across from Lettieri Coffee Shop, to the 1st floor. The library will be right outside the elevator.

Planning Committee

The symposium is planned by an interdisciplinary committee of physicians, technologists, researchers, and hyperbaric medicine professionals.

Rita Katznelson

MD, FRCPC

Meeting’s Chair

Lisa Bahrey

MD, FRCPC

Gerardo Bosco

MD, PhD

Daniel Gericke

CHT

Elise Greer

RRT, CHT

Anton Marinov

MD, FRCPC

Richard Moon

MD

Simone Schiavo

MD, MSc

Jordan Tarshis

MD, FRCPC

Mustafa Wahaj

RRT, CHT

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with the Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium and connect your organization with clinicians, technologists, researchers, and hyperbaric medicine leaders.

Showcase your brand to a focused hyperbaric medicine audience

All sponsors receive brand placement across conference marketing materials and official recognition during the event. Each tier includes full registration for the symposium, including sessions, materials, and meals, plus tickets to the keynote dinner on Friday, Nov 20.

Included for all tiers Marketing recognition Event acknowledgement Full symposium registration Keynote dinner tickets

Interested in sponsoring?

Support education, collaboration, and clinical advancement in hyperbaric medicine while positioning your organization in front of a highly relevant professional audience.

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More Information

Hotel, travel, and final course details will be added here as they become available.

Hotel & Travel Information

Hotel blocks, recommended accommodations, and travel details will be added once finalized.

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