The Educational Foundation of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons was created in 1982.  The purpose of the Foundation is to support the Society’s members in their educational and research endeavors with a view to contributing to the excellence of Canadian healthcare.

To that end, the Educational Foundation of the CSPS offers:

• An annual Symposium in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the CSPS. This Symposium is presented on the Wednesday afternoon of the meeting
• Awards for the best Resident presentations to the CSPS Annual Meeting in Basic Science, Clinical, Innovation and Poster categories – Scientific Award Winners
• Support for Canadian Residents to participate in Surgical Missions throughout the world – Humanitarian Missions
• An annual Clinical or Outcome Study Grant
• Visiting Professor Grants – Visiting Professor Funding
• Support for the Annual Canadian In-Training Examination
• Upon request – support for various groups such as the Ross Tilley Foundation, Operation Rainbow Canada and the Canadian Interest Group of the American Burn Association.