About DFCM

The University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is recognized internationally for its clinical, educational and research excellence. Our faculty are clinical and academic leaders who are breaking new ground on issues ranging from inner city health, addiction medicine, global health, palliative care, immigrant and aboriginal health, and far more.

Encompassing more than 1600 faculty across the province - from rural villages to urban centres - we are shaping the future of family medicine in Canada. Through our education program, we provide an innovative, comprehensive and diverse learning experience for our students and residents.