Dr. Danielle Martin
Read the Chair's message | Spring/Summer 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.
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.
2024-2025 Family Medicine Report
Our DFCM community has been key in raising awareness of the challenges in family medicine and primary care. The Family Medicine Report aims to now shift the narrative toward hope and progress, highlighting our department's efforts in building strong community partnerships to enhance primary care services.
While much work remains, the creativity of our faculty, learners, and staff is vital to addressing the needs of our communities.
Read the Report for inspiring stories about some of the important work DFCM colleagues are doing.
DFCM News
Sep 22, 2025
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 2025 award winners!
Events
Sep
19
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Family Medicine Course
ALL DAY
Sep
21
Registration Open: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Course - Fall 2025
ALL DAY
Sep
21
Call for Abstracts for ICAM 2026
ALL DAY
Sep 23
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Nov 4
Leadership for Change: Toward Sustainable Health Systems
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Apply for the INTAPT course by September 30, 2025
Interested in developing your clinical teaching skills? Applications are open for DFCM's INTAPT course: Interprofessional Applied Practical Teaching and Learning in the Health Professions, open to all practicing family doctors and clinicians. The deadline has been extended and applications are still open.