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Department of Family & Community Medicine

Welcome to DFCM

The University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is the largest academic department of family and community medicine in the world.

Our 2,000+ faculty of teachers and researchers are recognized internationally for excellence in teachingresearch and clinical care.

Together, we are breaking new ground in comprehensive primary care, from office-based family practice to emergency medicine, palliative care, care of the elderly, mental health, Indigenous health and more.

Dr. Danielle Martin

Dr. Danielle Martin

Read the Chair's message | January 2025

Cover of 2022 DFCM strategic plan report (landscape)

2022-2027 DFCM Strategic Plan

You shared and we listened. After extensive consultation with faculty, learners and staff, clear themes and priorities have emerged to shape DFCM’s strategic plan. And now, we are ready to share it with you.

Learn more about where we will focus our efforts over the next five years in our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

About DFCM

DFCM is the largest academic department of family medicine in the world and home to the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Family Medicine and Primary Care. With over 2,000 faculty, 15 hospital sites, 40+ teaching practices and 1,000+ learners at all levels, DFCM is recognized internationally for excellence in teaching, research and clinical care.

DFCM News

Apr 9, 2025
From improving health-care outcomes and patient satisfaction to reducing clinician burnout, team-based primary care strives to address the complexities of modern health-care.
Apr 8, 2025
Having been in family and community medicine for almost four decades, Dr. Dave Wheler has been a pillar in the DFCM and Scarborough community. But, for Dr. Wheler, teaching has been one of his greatest professional accomplishments. 
Mar 7, 2025
DFCM is honouring the women in primary care who lead, inspire and break barriers every day