Housing for all is a matter of human dignity and sound health economics. 1 month in hospital: ~$30,000 1 month in prison system: ~$14,000 1 month in shelter: ~$6,700 1 month in supportive housing: ~$3,500 There is no health without housing. We have partnered with the City of

A call to *centre* values such as anti-oppression, anti-racism and social justice *in the practice of medicine* means supporting MDs to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to address the shameful chasm in health outcomes for Black and Indigenous peoples... /1

Congratulations to Lisa Robinson on her appointment as the dean of the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine! We eagerly anticipate the positive impact she will bring as not only the dean but also as the vice-provost, relations with healthcare institutions. 🎊

Family medicine is often seen as a "lesser than" specialty. In truth, generalism is more and more needed yet harder and harder to practice. Family medicine needs respect, pay and support commensurate with its value thewalrus.ca/family-doctors… via The Walrus cc UofT Family Medicine

We've pulled together the official government resources on how to find a family doctor for each province and territory in Canada If you're looking, these are worth a try. If nothing else, it registers the demand. ourcare.ca/find-a-family-…

I'M GOING TO BE A FAMILY DOCTOR!! Eternally grateful. So excited to be staying in Toronto and joining UofT Family Medicine for my residency. Thank you to the village of folks who have supported me every step of the way – I would not be here without you. Temerty Medicine #CaRMS2024

A study led by fourth-year Temerty Medicine undergraduate medical students, Edgar Akuffo-Addo and Jaycie Dalson, is shedding light on the experiences of Black medical students in applying for a surgical residency in Canada. bit.ly/3TMMaDi

Family doctors have an unwavering dedication, compassion, and expertise in providing essential care across our communities. On this #WFDD2024, we celebrate their tireless efforts. Thank you Hunster Yang for sharing your family medicine journey. ow.ly/eM7r50RJIwV

This #WorldFamilyDoctorDay, let’s share hope in family medicine. ow.ly/71HN50RK3kE Thank you all for celebrating family medicine all year round. #WFDD2024

Welcome to Dunn House — a prescription for change that has been years in the making. Housing is health. And this is the power of partnership. 51 UHN patients with no fixed address comprised over 4,000 emergency department visits in the past year. This is driven by the

Incredibly grateful to be named Medical Student of the Year by OCFP!! Such a huge honour, as a Temerty Medicine grad. Excited to be learning family medicine currently at UofT Family Medicine Oak Valley Health to improve community health and health equity for all.

Northern Ontario is at the breaking point: doctor shortages, inequitable access, and worse health outcomes. Dr. Dr. Sarah Newbery 💙💛 shares why urgent action is critical. It's time for @ongov to act and #StopTheCrisis. Help take action here ow.ly/vRJ850UbeSw #Onpoli

Homelessness is a health crisis. There’s been a 70% increase in the number of patients resorting to emergency departments with nowhere else to go. Being discharged to the street can result in frostbite and even death. We need an urgent response and lasting solutions.

It was a huge privilege to learn from leading family doctors, researchers, policymakers, educators, and advocates from across the globe!! I left the Summit feeling inspired and excited to continue my family med training, advocating for health equity and primary care for all.

🌍 Earlier this month, DFCM in collaboration with the Office of Health System Partnerships (OHSP), were proud to host the first-ever Starfield Summit outside the U.S. at UofT! Learn more about the Summit: bit.ly/3Fz6rI2

From 1993-2021, 40% of family doctors chose to practice another specialty, says a new study co-authored by DFCM's Dr. @TaraKiran, published in Annals of Family Medicine. She tells the Toronto Star that we need solutions beyond just training more family physicians. thestar.com/news/ontario/o…

🚀 It’s been seven weeks since the Starfield Summit brought health leaders from 23 countries to Toronto to discuss primary care. Now, we move from dialogue to action. Read the Starfield Summit global outcome statement: dfcm.utoronto.ca/sites/default/…

We are proud to welcome to Uxbridge Hospital the first two family medicine residents to join Uxbridge Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU). "Our goal is to inspire these future doctors to stay and build their careers here," says Dr. Aisha Husain, Site Director for Uxbridge FMTU.