Equity offices overview
There are many offices across Temerty Faculty of Medicine and U of T that are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion for learners, staff and faculty members. Review the information below for an overview of supports that Temerty Medicine students, staff and faculty members can access:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
We are a hub that promotions transformative learning, advocacy, and collaboration on issues of equity and inclusion to current learners, faculty and staff, in order to advance human rights, justice, and active change in our institutions.
We do this through policy & systems change, consultation & advocacy, community building and resource development. We will connect and learn from community with cultural humility, and share with others on culturally appropriate, accessible, and wise practices in healthcare & education.
We support Indigenous & non-Indigenous learners (prospective and current), faculty and staff in respectfully valuing Indigenous ways of knowing & being, in order to foster an environment where Indigenous People are welcomed & feel able to contribute & learn.
Our Office upholds our rights as Indigenous People to achieve & maintain the highest standard of health & well-being, as based on UNDRIP.
Office of Access & Outreach (OAO)
We create pathways for future learners & communities who face systemic barriers to connect with TFoM educational opportunities, with the goal of increasing representation in our academic programs.
We do this by centering the communities we work with within the development and implementation process of our programs. To do this work, we need to build authentic, transparent, trauma-informed relationships with community.
University of Toronto
The AODA Office ensures that U of T is meeting the AODA standard obligations as legislated by the Province of Ontario and makes the University accessible for all staff, faculty, librarians and students.
Accessibility Services assists in navigating disability-related barriers to student academic success for on-going or temporary disabilities.
The ARCDO works in collaboration with other equity offices and partners (including students, faculty and staff) to promote a campus that is free of discrimination and harassment based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship and/or creed (faith) and as they intersect with other social identities.
This is a safe, harassment-free drop in space for all women and trans people on campus. The Centre provides free support, referrals, resources and advocacy on issues of sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, violence, health and poverty through workshops, events, services and programming.
CSO responds to students, staff, and faculty that are dealing with personal and/or workplace issues that impact their personal safety.
The FCO provides confidential guidance, resources, referrals, educational programming and advocacy for current students, staff, faculty, librarians, postdoctoral fellows with any family care related issue.
FHN provides culturally relevant services to Indigenous students to support academic success, personal growth and leadership development. Learning opportunities are available for all students to engage with Indigenous communities.
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives supports the U of T community as it continues to work towards reconciliation, as guided by the University’s response to the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Answering the Call. Wecheehetowin.
The mission of the MFC is to foster community, inclusive space, learning, and growth through diverse personal, cultural, and spiritual perspectives and practices.
The University Ombudsperson is devoted to ensuring procedural fairness and just and reasonable outcomes. The Ombudsperson offers advice and assistance and can recommend changes in academic or administrative procedures where this seems justified.
The SGDO develops partnerships to build supportive learning and working communities by working towards equity and challenging discrimination, through providing innovative education, programming, resources and advocacy on sexual and gender diversity.
The SVPSC offers confidential, non-judgmental, client-centred services to students, staff or faculty members who have been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment.