Office of Inclusion and Diversity

Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s EDI Action Plan

Created and Finalized in September 2020 by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, Co-Chaired by Onye Nnorom and Ike Okafor.

Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Diversity Statement

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto is committed to the principles of inclusion and diversity in all that we do.

U of T Statement On Prohibited Discrimination And Discriminatory Harassment

The University’s policies are important building blocks for advancing an intentionally inclusive environment. View the official policy on harassment, and see the full list of U of T policies and guidelines from the Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture.

Equity Workshops

We are able to make connections and referrals for equity-related workshops, information sessions and training opportunities for all members of the Temerty Medicine community.

Diversity Dialogue events facilitate discussion and reflection on issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice in healthcare practice and research. Check out upcoming events or collaborate on creating one.

EDI Action Fund

Have a great idea for an EDI initiative? Transform your idea into action by applying to the EDI Action Fund and receive up to $500!

Learner Equity Action and Discussion (LEAD) Committee

If you are a Temerty Faculty of Medicine learner that is interested in equity, inclusion and diversity, join the LEAD Committee to discuss and respond to EDI concerns in a supportive community.

Diversity Mentorship Program

The Diversity Mentorship Program aims to connect U of T medical students or first year residents from underrepresented/minoritized groups to faculty mentors who are able to support and assist them in their educational and professional growth.

Diversity Advisory Council (DivAC)

DivAC works to ensure that there are initiatives and strategies for inclusion, diversity and equity that are Faculty-wide with formal accountability to the Dean. It is comprised of faculty members, staff, and learners at Temerty as well as U of T community members and representatives from TAHSN partners.

Vice Dean, Strategy and Operations

Professor Lisa Robinson
(she/her pronouns)

Associate Dean, Inclusion & Diversity

Professor Lisa Richardson
(she/her pronouns)

Contact us

Learners, staff and faculty, please contact us at medicine.oid@utoronto.ca if you:

Are interested in collaborating on an equity initiative, or are looking for resources.
Would like guidance and support on EDIIA and human rights issues (e.g. experiences of discrimination/harassment)
Have any questions regarding inclusion, diversity, or justice.

Office of Inclusion and Diversity team

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge the land on which the Temerty Faculty of Medicine operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the New Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.