Dr. Danielle Martin
Read the Chair's message | January 2025
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 teaching, research 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.
Bringing Health Home: Elevating care in our communities
May 13, 2025 | This one day event will take place at Highland Hall, UTSC campus, and feature keynote lectures, research presentations, interactive workshops, oral papers and poster presentations.
The Family Medicine Imperative for Better Health System Performance – Strengthening the Three Components of the PHC Approach.
May 12-15, 2025 | We are thrilled to be hosting the 2025 Starfield Summit, a dynamic and meaningful gathering of thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and advocates united by a shared vision. Invitees for this closed event will experience rich discussions, fresh perspectives, and lasting collaborations as we work to shape a healthier future for all.
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.
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
Events
May
9
Cardiovascular Care Connections: Advancing Primary Prevention & Management
8:15am - 3:15pm
May
13
2025 DFCM Conference- Bringing Health Home: Elevating care in our communities
8:00am - 4:00pm
May
23
Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians
7:55am - 9:15am
May
27
Temerty Medicine Community Connection: South Asian Community Event
5:30pm - 8:15pm