Dr. Katherine Marseu appointed Associate Program Director for the Anesthesia Residency Program
Faculty News
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Katherine Marseu as the Associate Program Director (APD), Anesthesia Residency Program, effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Marseu holds the rank of Assistant Professor and has demonstrated longstanding leadership and excellence in postgraduate medical education. She currently serves as Chair of the Competence Committee for the Anesthesia Residency Program (until June 30, 2026) and Director of Education and Competence Committee Chair for the Hyperbaric Medicine AFC Program. She has also held several important educational leadership roles within the department, including Postgraduate Curriculum Coordinator and Remediation Coordinator.
Dr. Marseu obtained her Bachelor of Science from Western University and her Medical Degree from McMaster University. She completed her Anesthesia residency at the University of Toronto, followed by a Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship at UHN - Toronto General Hospital (TGH). She also holds a Master of Science in Health Science Education from McMaster University. Dr. Marseu joined the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at TGH in 2013, where she is a clinical anesthesiologist, acute pain physician and hyperbaric physician. Since joining the faculty, she has been deeply involved in resident education, mentorship, curriculum development and competency-based medical education initiatives.
Dr. Marseu played a key role in the transition to Competency by Design within the residency program and has developed innovative remediation, simulation and assessment curricula that have strengthened the resident learning experience. Her dedication to education has been recognized through several awards, including the Gerald Edelist Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching and the David Bevan Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Education.
As Associate Program Director, Dr. Marseu will work closely with the Program Director, Vice Chair Education, Chief Residents and postgraduate education offices to support the continued growth and excellence of the Anesthesia Residency Program. Her extensive experience in curriculum development, resident support and educational leadership will be invaluable in ensuring an outstanding training experience for our residents.
We also extend our thanks to Dr. Joseph Fiorellino, outgoing Assocaite Program Director. As Associate Program Director for the Anesthesia Residency Program over the last six years, Dr. Fiorellino has helped improve and strengthen the residency program, including developing strategies to better recognize excellence in teaching, supporting further implementation of the CBD curriculum, and dedicating efforts to ensure stakeholder investment in providing exceptional resident educational experiences.
Under his leadership, the program achieved sustained improvements in the learning environment, including enhanced interprofessional interactions, fewer reports of incivility, and better alignment of educational activities with program goals. These accomplishments helped foster a stronger, psychologically safe learning environment and were recognized during recent external reviews. The program has now maintained full accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for the last two reviews.
Thank you, Dr. Fiorellino, for your committment and contributions as Associate Director for the Anesthesia Residency Program. And please join us in congratulating Dr. Marseu on this well-deserved appointment!
