Education

Leadership in human health starts here.

There is no better place to start your future in health care than at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine. When you get a degree from a university with an award-winning faculty and a worldwide reputation in academic excellence and research, your ability to make an impact is boundless. Explore this page to discover the unparalleled opportunities waiting for you.

Medical Education

The practice of medicine begins with a call to service, but is made possible through study and training. Under the guidance of leading educators, our students learn in dynamic settings that present real-world situations. Students gain a deep understanding of science and medical practice, but also of their social and ethical responsibilities. Whether it is through training as a practitioner in medical radiation sciences, as a physician assistant or a doctor, U of T Medicine will support your preparation so that you can answer your calling.

MD Program

MD/Phd Program

Postgraduate Medical Education

Medical Radiation Sciences

Physician Assistant Degree Program

Research & Health Science

Education is a lifelong pursuit. Our understanding of medicine and the life sciences is forever expanding. New challenges, new diseases and new treatments are always on the horizon. Furthering our knowledge, skills and techniques is our responsibility as medical and life sciences scholars. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine provides an array of programs for those who want to dive deeper. Whether you are a student who wants to embark upon a graduate degree in the life sciences, a recent medical school graduate seeking certification in a specialty or to become a family physician, or a current physician who wants to continue your professional development, we have the programs to support your ambitions.

Research & Health Science Education

Mar 16, 2026

Study reveals esophagectomy as the preferred strategy for long-term survival in patients with esophageal cancer

A new U of T-led study has found that esophageal surgery is the preferred strategy for long-term survival and quality-adjusted life years in patients with esophageal cancer.

Mar 13, 2026

Study finds progressive supranuclear palsy has distinct subtypes, opening door to tailored therapies

A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto has provided the first evidence that progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) has distinct molecular subtypes — a finding that points toward tailored treatments for people with this fatal neurodegenerative disease.

Mar 3, 2026

Ultra-processed foods in preschool years associated with behavioural difficulties in childhood

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioural and emotional development.