Faculty Development encompasses activities and programs designed to assist faculty members in developing skills for their academic careers as teachers, educators, scholars, leaders, and administrators. The Faculty Development program in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) has resources to support your academic career at all steps along the trajectory.
“DFCM has a history of supporting teachers to perform at their best in order to train the next generation of primary care clinicians and prepare them to take on the challenges of family medicine.”
We strive to support our faculty in pursuing new ideas and offer a variety of awards, grants, and funding opportunities in recognition of their amazing work.
Mentorship is key in helping faculty fulfill their professional goals, improve their job satisfaction, and build a supportive culture across our department.
The University of Toronto marks Asian Heritage Month each May in recognition of Asian community contributions and experiences in Canada. Dr. Sydney Tam, a family and emergency physician and a lecturer in the department of family and community medicine, discusses her experiences with Temerty Medicine Community Connections and the health-care system.
Nine DFCM faculty members have been recognized for their contributions to family medicine and excellence in research, teaching and professional activities.
“DFCM has a history of supporting teachers to perform at their best in order to train the next generation of primary care clinicians and prepare them to take on the challenges of family medicine.”
