What We Do
We support Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s commitment to Excellence through Equity. Our Office collaborates with members of the Temerty Medicine community on:
- Designing programs and policies that foster an inclusive learning and working environment
- Offering advice and support on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and human rights
- Collaborating with learners, staff and faculty on implementing EDI priorities in areas such as admissions, curriculum, education and training, recruitment and retention, and data and research
- Facilitating ongoing collaboration on EDI matters within and across U of T faculties, Toronto Academic Health Science Network and beyond
- Leading the Temerty Medicine Diversity Advisory Council (DivAC)
Programs and Initiatives
Learn about this event series developed by community and for community to create safer spaces for guests to (re)connect and build a culturally relevant community of support.
Are you a Temerty Medicine learner with a great idea for an equity, diversity or inclusion initiative? Become an EDI champion by transforming your idea into action and become an EDI champion. Apply to the EDI Action Fund to receive up to $500!
DivAC works to ensure that there are initiatives and strategies for inclusion, diversity and equity in place across the entire Temerty Faculty of Medicine with formal accountability to the Dean.
Explore resources to learn about the identities and experiences of structurally minoritized groups and acquire knowledge you can apply to educational and academic processes to create a more inclusive culture.
We create ongoing opportunities to collaborate within Temerty Medicine and across other Faculties at U of T on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Find out about the groups we chair and support.
Learn about ongoing and upcoming workshops and events related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
New Resource!
Introducing, the Inclusive Education Events Planning Guide, a practical resource to support Temerty Medicine community members to develop, deliver and evaluate educational events that centre a sense of belonging and respect for all.
News
Email the OID at medicine.oid@utoronto.ca when you:
- Need guidance and support on EDI and human rights issues (such as experiences of discrimination/harassment)
- Want to collaborate on an current or new EDI initiative
- Have questions about equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, or accessibility
- Want to be connect to other groups, individuals or resources in a specific EDI area
Need Urgent Assistance?
The OID is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your local emergency (ER) department.
Health and wellness supports:
- Office of Learner Affairs: Crisis Resources
- Student Health & Wellness (rehab and graduate)
- On-site Counselling (RHSE learners)
- U of T: Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Resource for Learners (medicine and graduate)
- Wellness Resources for Faculty
- Complaints & Concerns about Discrimination & Harassment (staff, faculty and learners)