March 14, 2020
Dear Physician Assistant students;
Given the evolving situation related to COVID-19, the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, in alignment with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto is adopting the following procedural changes for oncampus learning activities.
During this time of heightened concern, the PA Program will do its utmost to support you and continue the high-quality educational PA training as best as possible while supporting your safety and fulfilling our obligation to practice wisely in public health and safety.
For students requiring further personal support please reach out to the Office for Health Professions Student Affairs at https://md.utoronto.ca/OHPSA or ohpsa.reception@utoronto.ca or 416.978.2764.
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Sharon Naymark: sharon.naymark@utoronto.ca
Dr. Peter Tzakas: peter.tzakas@utoronto.ca
Dr. Leslie Nickell leslie.nickell@utoronto.ca
These are challenging times,
Take care,
Sharon, Peter and Leslie
For further resources:
Government of Canada Travel Advice (COVID-19)
Ontario Ministry of Health
Peel Public Health Public Health
Ontario Public Health Agency of Canada
World Health Organization