Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I am thrilled to announce a new major gift from Dr. Walter J. Peters PhD, MD ‘72, FRCSC ’77 (Plastic Surgery) in support of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Chair’s Fund. This generous addition brings Dr. Peters’ lifetime support for our division to $500,000, reflecting his long-standing dedication to strengthening the future of our specialty.
Dr. Walter J. Peters
Dr. Peters’ support serves as a testament to the enduring commitment of our alumni to propel our division forward, enabling us to expand our educational initiatives and push the boundaries of ground-breaking research.
Upon retiring from surgical practice in 2019, Dr. Peters established the endowed Dr. Wally Peters Surgeon Scientist Scholarship, as a way to both help advance his field and to commemorate a fulfilling career. We are humbled and privileged to count Dr. Walter Peters among our esteemed supporters and are profoundly grateful for his contribution to the growth and advancement of our division.
Read more about Dr. Walter Peters’ illustrious career here.
Dr. Peters’ new gift will enable wide-reaching support for multiple endeavours – including support for resident research that advances to knowledge dissemination through publication to encourage curiosity, the pursuit of excellence, and academic impact.
Thank you, Dr. Peters, for your generous gift to our Division.
Joan E. Lipa, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS
Professor and Chair, Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Chair, Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the Sunnybrook Foundation and University of Toronto
