A vital link to family medicine
Emergency medicine is a fast-paced specialty that requires a broad base of medical knowledge and a variety of well-honed clinical and technical skills. DFCM's Division of Emergency Medicine curriculum is taught by leaders in emergency medicine in Ontario and Canada who deliver high-quality, innovative educational programs and research. Whether a MD student, resident or a practicing physician looking to upgrade your skills, DFCM offers a variety of opportunities to train in emergency medicine.
Addis Ababa University Emergency Medicine Residency Program
International Opportunity
Our residency elective is an opportunity to be a part of the development of emergency medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You will work with local graduates and patients, and gain international exposure to social determinants of health and practices in a low-resource nation. We also encourage residents to participate in research projects where there is mutual interest with local colleagues. Limited spots are available in this elective, so please view the application requirements.
Learn more about TAAAC-EM and DFCM’s wider Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration
Schwartz-Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute (SREMI)
Based at Mount Sinai Hospital, SREMI is Canada's first and only institute of emergency medicine. A partnership of the Sinai Health System and North York General Hospital, SREMI aims to improve patient care through the generation of new knowledge relevant to the care of ED patients, and to translate that knowledge into practice. SREMI is led by Director Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag, Associate Professor in the DFCM, and Research Director Dr. Shelley McLeod, Assistant Professor in the DFCM.
Read the SREMI annual report.