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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 | Welcome back to autumn! (Sept 2024)

Are you a practicing clinician looking to make clinical teaching more efficient and effective? The INTAPT course could help you integrate teaching and learning theory into practice and more.

Katherine Henderson joins Dr. Danielle Martin, DFCM Chair, to discuss leading through challenging times, efforts to promote gender parity in sport and fostering a listening culture.

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

Sep 30, 2024
DFCM and health system partners awarded a $1 million Health Care Unburdened Grant to support AI scribe technology and reduce the administrative burden facing family physicians.
Sep 11, 2024
These coming months will be very important for family medicine as a discipline and for DFCM. It continues to be a time for us to lead with positivity and hope. We know the value of primary care and the joys that a career in family medicine can bring. Let’s make sure others do too.
Sep 10, 2024
We are pleased to recognize our faculty, staff and learners for their hard work and successes in clinical care, education, research, leadership and administration over the past year. Congratulations to all of the 2024 award winners!