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

Feb 10, 2026

Are you forgoing penicillin during pregnancy because of an allergy? Not so fast, say researchers

Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have determined that nearly 95 per cent of pregnant patients who believe they’re allergic to penicillin — the most commonly used antibiotic in obstetrics — are not actually allergic.

Feb 9, 2026

The University of Toronto and Karolinska Institutet Announce 2026 Mats Sundin Fellowships in Human Developmental Health

The Sundin Fellowships are built on a simple premise: meaningful exposure to different research cultures and ways of thinking leads to stronger science.

Feb 6, 2026

30 Years of Black History Month: Reflections from Temerty Medicine

This year marks 30 years since the Government of Canada first recognized February as Black History Month across the country. To mark this anniversary, we asked learners, faculty and staff across Temerty Medicine: “What does it look like to centre Black brilliance, histories and futures throughout the year, and what practices help you carry this commitment beyond February?” Their reflections touch on mentorship, advocacy, community involvement and personal development.