What We Do
We support Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s commitment to Excellence through Equity, one of the three Strategic Domains of Focus named in the 2018-2023 Academic Strategic Plan. Our Office is committed to working collaboratively to achieve the following initiatives:
- Design programs and policies that support and promote an inclusive learning and working environment
- Provide advice, guidance, and support on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and human rights on an as-needed basis
- Advise and collaborate with Temerty Medicine learners, staff, and faculty on implementation of EDI priorities in admissions, curriculum, education and training, recruitment and retention, and data and research
- Create ongoing opportunities to collaborate on EDI matters within and across other faculties at U of T, Toronto Academic Health Science Network, and other institutions
- Coordinate and chair the Temerty Medicine Diversity Advisory Council, a committee dedicated to implementing and moving forward the Faculty’s priority initiatives in the area of EDI
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
Please contact the OID at medicine.oid@utoronto.ca if you:
- would like guidance and support on EDIIA and human rights issues (e.g. experiences of discrimination/harassment)
- are interested in collaborating on an equity initiative or want to get involved in EDIIA work
- have any questions regarding equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, or accessibility
- want to be connected to other groups, individuals or resources in a specific EDIIA area
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The OID is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your local emergency (ER) department.
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