Wonderful to be part of the Next Surgeon Mentorship Program this summer. Amazing energy and talent from the kids in our communities. Thank you to Toronto Community Housing Temerty Medicine Office of Inclusion & Diversity (OID), Temerty Med Unity Health Toronto St. Michael's Hospital Foundation CSCS for great support 🇨🇦🫀👌👌👌

"The merger of politics and #vaccine hesitancy can be deadly." By Timothy Caulfield healthydebate.ca/2024/09/topic/…

"There's a culture within health care that's really premised on self-sacrifice," says #TemertyMed Dr. Heather Flett, who spoke about the impacts of burnout on health care workers on Metro Morning. Watch the segment: bit.ly/4cS1FQw

Dr. Samantha Green, family physician at St. Michael's Hospital, spoke via The Toronto Star, about a new study that found Canada was the fourth largest contributor to heat-trapping carbon pollution in 2023. bit.ly/479B2pd

#TemertyMed/University Health Network researchers found that a protein called HIF1A plays a big role in causing the inflammation and bone issues seen in a type of arthritis. This discovery could lead to better treatments for people with this painful condition. bit.ly/3Z9Cc20

Dr. Frances Chung, a professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine Temerty Medicine, has been recognized as a trailblazer and role model in the Chinese Canadian community. #IMSFaculty yorkregion.com/news/6-chinese…

A one-day public National Academies workshop on September 10th will bring together experts – including #TemertyMed's Daniel J Drucker – to examine potential applications of GLP-1 in central nervous system disorders. More info: bit.ly/3TfYTh0

We are thrilled to welcome 150 students to our MScPT program - our largest class ever! 🎉 Four students share what inspired them to pursue physical therapy and what they are looking forward to over the next two years. uoft.me/aOr #UofTbacktoschool

International study led by #TemertyMed/Holland Bloorview clinician-scientist Dr. Melanie Penner examines the personal and contextual factors affecting some autistic adults’ participation in online and offline hate forums. bit.ly/3MtIi5R

Back to school means new backpacks, new pencils, new clothes — and new cases of COVID. If your kid has "any kind of respiratory illness, especially with a fever, they should be home," says #TemertyMed Dr. Anna Banerji. bit.ly/3Mv77hs

"Practicing medicine also aligns very well with the principles of my Sikh religion which include continual learning, oneness, seva (selfless community service), and social justice, to name a few." - Sahib Singh Madahar, @uoftmdprogram Class of 2T8 bit.ly/3MzLLjn

Yesterday was the first day of Campus Block for the Class of 2026! Clinical skills training has begun for our Year 1 PA Program students here at UofT. We are so happy to see your smiling faces! Remember to learn and have fun - both are important! #paprogram #uoft

Study shows patients often continue unproven treatments after experiencing slight symptom relief, even when no solid evidence supports the treatment's effectiveness. #TemertyMed Dr Donald Redelmeier says this can lead to wasted resources & missed diagnoses bit.ly/3B2T8Nm

"I am deeply motivated by the need for more accessible health care services in underserved communities, which has inspired me to pursue a career in physical therapy." - Grace Ju, @uoft_pt Class of 2026 bit.ly/3z2eKJn

People of lower socioeconomic status less likely to receive cataract surgery in private clinics, study finds bit.ly/4e8bFpY

"Helping people improve their quality of life is so fulfilling and I know I want a career where I can be part of that." - Kayleigh Koufis, U of T Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2026 bit.ly/3z2eKJn

"Understanding how social determinants of health affect my patients will be top of mind as I work to develop trust and accessible treatment options in the communities I serve." - Cedar Davidson, @uoftmdprogram Class of 2T8 bit.ly/3MzLLjn

"My personal experiences with some major injuries have fueled my desire to share the effects of physical therapy with others." - Melissa Lee, U of T Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2026 bit.ly/3z2eKJn

The discovery of high lncRNA levels in the testes challenges previous assumptions about their limited role in biology. These findings could reshape our understanding of male reproduction and open new possibilities for RNA-based therapeutic approaches. bit.ly/3XvdEPL

"Learning about how exercise and movement can help treat chronic and neurological conditions inspired me to become a physiotherapist." - Taylor Aldor, U of T Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2026 bit.ly/3z2eKJn