Temerty Faculty of Medicine
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| Temerty Faculty of Medicine | |
|---|---|
| Name | Temerty Faculty of Medicine |
| Established | 1843 |
| Type | Faculty |
| Parent | University of Toronto |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Dean | (Dean position) |
| Students | (Medical students) |
| Website | (official website) |
Temerty Faculty of Medicine is the medical faculty of the University of Toronto, located in Toronto and affiliated with a network of teaching hospitals and research institutes. The faculty traces its origins to the 19th century and is known for contributions to clinical medicine, biomedical research, and medical education reform. It operates within a complex of hospitals and research centres across Ontario and collaborates with international partners, professional associations, and philanthropic donors.
History
The faculty originated in the 19th century alongside the development of the University of Toronto and the provincial medical profession regulated by bodies such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Early milestones include the founding of affiliated hospitals like Toronto General Hospital and the expansion of clinical training through partnerships with institutions such as The Hospital for Sick Children and St. Michael's Hospital. The 20th century saw major research and clinical breakthroughs connected to figures associated with the faculty and linked institutions such as the Ontario Cancer Institute and the MaRS Discovery District. Philanthropic gifts and naming campaigns in the 21st century influenced infrastructure development and program growth, engaging donors from the private sector and foundations including individuals tied to the Temerty family and other benefactors.
Academic Programs
The faculty administers a range of degree programs built on curricula aligned with licensure standards set by the Medical Council of Canada and postgraduate training overseen by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Core offerings include the Doctor of Medicine program with pre-clerkship and clerkship phases, interprofessional programs linked to the Faculty of Arts and Science, and joint degrees with professional schools such as the Rotman School of Management and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Graduate programs encompass Master's and PhD pathways associated with research institutes like the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and the Sunnybrook Research Institute. Continuing professional development and residency education are coordinated with provincial regulatory frameworks and specialty organizations including the Canadian Neurological Society and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
Research and Institutes
Research activities span basic, translational, and clinical domains supported by institutes and centres such as the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, the Krembil Research Institute, and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Investigations address topics connected to major funders and agencies like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Wellcome Trust and intersect with discoveries at partner entities including the Massachusetts General Hospital, McGill University, and the Broad Institute. The faculty has produced influential work in areas associated with Nobel laureates and prizewinners connected to institutions such as The Rockefeller University and Cambridge University. Research commercialization and technology transfer activities interact with innovation hubs like the MaRS Discovery District and companies spun out to collaborate with global pharmaceutical firms including Pfizer and Roche.
Clinical Affiliations and Teaching Hospitals
Clinical training and patient care are delivered through a consortium of hospitals and health centres including Toronto General Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. These affiliations link the faculty with regional health networks such as UHN and provincial agencies like Ontario Health. Residents and fellows rotate through specialty services accredited by associations such as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and subspecialty societies including the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Thoracic Society. International clinical collaborations involve partner hospitals and medical schools including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Facilities and Campus
The faculty’s facilities include research laboratories, clinical skills centres, simulation suites, and lecture halls distributed across the St. George Campus (University of Toronto), affiliated hospital campuses, and research precincts such as the MaRS Discovery District. Notable buildings and centres linked to the faculty’s work include the Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Complex, the Medical Sciences Building, and infrastructure developed in concert with donor-funded initiatives. Shared resources include advanced imaging platforms connected to centres such as the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and biobanks maintained in partnership with institutions like the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research.
Admissions and Student Life
Admissions to the MD program are highly competitive and follow requirements aligned with testing and evaluation bodies such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and provincial credentialing by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The student body engages in extracurriculars affiliated with organizations such as the Canadian Federation of Medical Students, specialty interest groups, and community outreach with partners like Toronto Public Health and local community health centres. Support services coordinate mental health resources, career advising, and mentorship programs that interact with alumni networks and professional associations including the Canadian Medical Association and the Ontario Medical Association.
Notable Alumni and Faculty
Alumni and faculty associated with the faculty have included clinicians, researchers, and leaders connected to institutions and recognitions such as the Nobel Prize, the Canada Gairdner Awards, and the Order of Canada. Prominent figures have collaborated with international peers at places like Harvard Medical School, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Imperial College London and have contributed to major clinical trials, guideline development by the World Health Organization, and landmark research published in journals such as The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, and Nature Medicine. Their careers intersect with hospitals and research centres including Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, SickKids Research Institute, and Sunnybrook Research Institute.