Ontario Hyperbaric

Medical Society

Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium
Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society Presents

Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium

A clinically oriented, evidence-based symposium bringing together international experts in hyperbaric medicine, decompression illness, traumatic brain injury, sport injury recovery, chamber safety, and emerging applications of HBOT.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 21, 2026
๐Ÿ•— 08:00โ€“17:15
๐Ÿ“ Toronto General Hospital
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Main Symposium

November 21, 2026
08:00โ€“17:15

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Location

Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street

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Simulation Course

November 22, 2026
08:00โ€“15:00

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Pre-Conference Dinner

November 20, 2026
19:00 at Sassafraz

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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Venue Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario
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OnHMS Simulation Course Sunday, November 22, 2026, Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital. 08:00 to 15:00.
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Dinner Information Friday, 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

$60.00 CAD
Student virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for graduate students.

Member ยท Virtual

MEMBER - MD - Virtual Attendance

$220.00 CAD
Member physician virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for OnHMS member physicians.

Member ยท Virtual

MEMBER - Virtual - CHT / Resident / Fellow / Student

$160.00 CAD
Member trainee / CHT virtual rate

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

Non-Member ยท In Person

NON MEMBER - In Person - CHT / Resident / Student

$330.00 CAD
Non-member trainee / CHT rate

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

Non-Member ยท In Person

NON MEMBER - In Person - MD

$530.00 CAD
Non-member physician rate

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

Non-Member ยท Virtual

NON MEMBER - Virtual - CHT / Resident / Student

$200.00 CAD
Non-member trainee / CHT virtual rate

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

Non-Member ยท Virtual

NON MEMBER - MD - Virtual Attendance

$275.00 CAD
Non-member physician virtual rate

Virtual attendance option for non-member physicians.

Register for the Symposium

Registration is now available through the Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society.

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Agenda

Saturday, November 21, 2026 ยท Toronto General Hospital

Part 1

Morning Program

08:00โ€“08:30
Registration

Registration and Welcome

08:30โ€“09:00
Talk

Opening Presentation

09:00โ€“09:15
Questions

Questions and Answers

Part 2

Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine

09:15โ€“09:45
Talk

Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine Update

09:45โ€“10:00
Questions

Questions and Answers

10:00โ€“10:15
Break

Morning Break

Part 3

Brain Injury and Emerging Applications

10:15โ€“10:45
Talk

Hyperbaric Oxygen and Emerging Applications

10:45โ€“11:00
Questions

Questions and Answers

11:00โ€“11:30
Talk

Stem Cells and Hyperbaric Oxygen

11:30โ€“11:45
Questions

Questions and Answers

11:45โ€“12:15
Talk

Sport Injury Recovery and Hyperbaric Oxygen

12:15โ€“12:45
Talk

Brain Injury and Hyperbaric Oxygen

Shai Efrati, MD โ€” Israel
12:45โ€“13:00
Questions

Questions and Answers

13:00โ€“14:00
Lunch

Lunch and OnHMS Members Meeting

Part 4

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

14:00โ€“14:30
Talk

Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Safety Lessons

Francois Burman, Int(PE), MSc, Hon-CHT, FSAIW โ€” South Africa / USA
14:30โ€“14:45
Questions

Questions and Answers

14:45โ€“15:15
Talk

Safe Use of Hyperbaric Chambers

Elise Greer, RRT CHT
15:15โ€“15:30
Questions

Questions and Answers

15:30โ€“15:45
Break

Afternoon Break

Part 5

Moderator: Lisa Bahrey, MD FRCPC

15:45โ€“16:15
Talk

Hyperbaric Oxygen for ECMO Patients

Bridget Devaney, MD โ€” Australia
16:15โ€“16:30
Questions

Questions and Answers

16:30โ€“17:00
Update

Short Presentations and OnHMS Update

17:00โ€“17:15
Questions

Final Questions

Getting There

Toronto General Hospital is centrally located in downtown Toronto and is accessible by TTC and GO Transit.

๐Ÿš‡ TTC

Take Line 1 to Queen's Park Station. Toronto General Hospital is approximately a five-minute walk from the station.

๐Ÿš† GO Transit

Travel to Union Station, then take TTC Line 1 northbound to Queen's Park Station.

๐Ÿš— Driving

Paid parking is available in and around the University Health Network campus. Allow extra time for downtown traffic.

Planning Committee

The symposium is organized by the Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society planning committee.

Rita Katznelson

Rita Katznelson

MD, FRCPC

Chair
Lisa Bahrey

Lisa Bahrey

MD, FRCPC

Gerardo Bosco

Gerardo Bosco

MD, PhD

Daniel Gericke

Daniel Gericke

CHT

Elise Greer

Elise Greer

RRT, CHT

Anton Marinov

Anton Marinov

MD, FRCPC

Richard Moon

Richard Moon

MD

Simone Schiavo

Simone Schiavo

MD, MSc

Jordan Tarshis

Jordan Tarshis

MD, FRCPC

Mustafa Wahaj

Mustafa Wahaj

RRT, CHT

Our Sponsors

We gratefully recognize the organizations supporting the Toronto International Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium.

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.

Contact

For additional symposium information, visit the Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society website.

Visit OnHMS

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