School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University
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A healthier society, together.
On June 26, #TMUMed welcomed its 2nd cohort of postgraduate medical education residents. Our leaders noted the important role these learners will play as the future healthcare—helping transform care across Peel Region.To celebrate, the new cohort joined colleagues & guests for a welcome BBQ lunch.
Learning never stops! Clinical faculty, physicians, residents and health professionals gathered at #TMUMed’s MedEd Catalyst event on May 29. 🚀 Held in partnership with Queen’s University, the day explored teaching, leadership, simulation and generative AI in medical education.
TMU School of Medicine partnered with Women Empowerment in Healthcare to host HER VISION: Voices That Move the World, at Metro Hall.✊🏥 We’re proud to keep the conversation about community-centred and inclusive healthcare leadership alive. Thanks to everyone who joined!
TMU medical students brought health outreach to the Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga today. Led by the Muslim Medical Association of Canada chapter, the event featured health literacy sessions, resuscitation demos, and connections to TMU Integrated Health Centres.
Join the TMU School of Medicine in Mississauga this Friday, May 15! 🩺 Stop by the Sayeda Khadija Centre to learn about local health resources and find out how to register for care at TMU’s new Integrated Health Centres. ⏰ 12:30–4 p.m. 📍 7150 Edwards Blvd
Nothing prepares the next generation of doctors for practicing medicine quite like hands-on learning. The TMU School of Medicine is proud to support our clinical partner, William Osler Health System (WOHS), in the opening of its new Academic Learning Centre at Brampton Civic Hospital! 🥼
Congrats to Sharanjeet Kaur, Chief Administrative Officer, on receiving the Linda Grayson Administrative Leadership Award. A well-deserved recognition of her strong leadership and impact. 👏
It’s official! 🎉 TMU announced a $7.5 million gift from 407 ETR in support of the School of Medicine. Honouring this milestone, we’ll be naming the clinic on our Brampton campus TMU Integrated Health Centre supported by 407 ETR.
This #InternationalWomensDay, our MD learners are celebrating those who’ve inspired them to pursue careers in medicine. From mentors, to physicians, to family members and educators, these role models helped shape their journeys toward becoming the next generation of physicians. 🙌 Read more here:
Today marks Match Day 2026, we are especially proud to share that, for the second year in a row, TMU is the only Canadian medical school to fill 100% of its positions in the national R-1 match. Read the full story here: lnkd.in/grtCyB_s
Meet the leader shaping the future of primary care! 🌟🩺 Dr. Jobin Varughese, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education, shares his journey to becoming a foundational leader in preparing the next generation of family physicians at TMU’s School of Medicine. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...
Community-led care makes a difference. 💙 TMU first-year medical student Gurkirat Nijjar founded SOUDA to create culturally safe, stigma-free spaces for South Asian youth navigating substance use and recovery. Read more 👉: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...
The South Asian Community Health Task Force (SACTHF) has invested $100,000 in our School of Medicine by establishing the Community Health Advocate Entrance Award- supporting MD students committed to health literacy and advocacy. Congrats to first-year students Nabeel Mansuri and Abdullah Harris 👉
A new chapter in community care starts today. TMU is proud to mark the next milestone in the rollout of two new Integrated Health Clinics in Brampton. Together, they’ll provide compassionate, longitudinal care to more than 14,000 patients who don’t currently have a family doctor.
From supportive clinical faculty to real-world clinical experiences, residents share why TMU’s School of Medicine is the place to train, grow and thrive. 💙
Our first-year Family Medicine residents share what makes TMU’s School of Medicine truly different – from community roots to innovative training. Hear straight from the next generation of physicians! ✨
Why choose Family Medicine? Our first-year Family Medicine residents open up why this specialty is important to them. 🩺
Why choose TMU for Family Medicine? 🩺 Dr. Jobin Varughese breaks down how TMU is redefining medical education. Find out why he believes the best place to shape the future of medicine is right here.
Adrian Sejdijaj joined the Canadian Armed Forces as a combat medic to give back and gain medical experience. Now, as part of TMU’s inaugural MD class, he’s uniting service, academic excellence, and community care on his path to family medicine.
Interested in the MD program at TMU's School of Medicine? Join us for our upcoming Virtual Admissions Webinar to learn more! Date: September 10, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT Location: Virtual Register now: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A big day for TMU, Brampton and beyond! Today we officially celebrated the opening of the TMU School of Medicine with our inaugural class of learners, government partners and the TMU community. The future of healthcare begins today and healthy change starts now.
We're thrilled to welcome our inaugural MD class on the first day of school!
Today, our vision for a new kind of medical school—one that's built on excellence of care, imbued with respect, and rooted in community—becomes a reality. We thank all who have supported us along the way, and warmly welcome our inaugural MD class. We look forward to making healthy change together.
Meet Gurleen Kaur Chahal, a proud Bramptonian who has seen firsthand the healthcare challenges in her community. She shares why the new TMU School of Medicine is a beacon of hope, empowering her to address health disparities and inequities in the community that has supported her whole life.
Critical care nurse and former first responder Alana Lipcsik chose to take the next step of her impressive medical career at TMU. #TMUmed
Meet Chimele Nsitem, a student at the TMU School of Medicine, who is already making a difference as a mentor with Black Youth in STEM and a volunteer with MEDLIFE. In this video, she shares who inspires her. #TMUmed
Our inaugural MD class is dedicated to healthy change. Hear what it means to them, and how they hope to transform healthcare.
This month marks two years since Dr. Teresa Chan stepped into her role as founding Dean of TMU’s School of Medicine and Vice-President, Medical Affairs. Watch the Dean’s message reflecting on the past two years and what’s still to come.
🎉 Big congratulations to Dr. Teresa Chan, our founding Dean and VP Medical Affairs at TMU, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal honouring her contributions to health and medical education in Canada.
🎧 Dr. Pamela Liao and Melissa Helwig explore how medical education can become more inclusive for learners with disabilities. Tune in to a special National AccessAbility Week episode of the DocTalks podcast today: bit.ly/3YrlcDk