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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 18h

In recognition of #WorldMentalHealthDay on Oct. 10, Dr. Jill Bailey, #TMUMedicine’s Associate Director of Academic Coaching, shares how TMU is helping future physicians build healthier, more sustainable careers. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...

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Caring for yourself before caring for others

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Dean Teresa Chan shares her journey from OISE to leadership in medical education, and the formative experiences that brought her to #TMUMedicine. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/ZfOWilqLuLY

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Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact | Teresa Chan: From OISE to Leading Change in Medical Education

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Follow #TMUMed family medicine resident Dr. Alireza Aliakbargolkar through his typical Thursday as he builds trust and navigates uncertainty as he provides care for his patients. Read more and learn how to become a patient at the IHC: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...

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A day in the life of a Family Medicine resident

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Get to know #TMUMed geriatrics resident, Dr. Parastou Einafshar, as she answers 5 questions about her journey, her practice and her vision for improved quality of life among older adults. Wondering if a residency through #TMUMed might be right for you? Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dr. George Oreopoulos, #TMUMed’s Surgical Foundations residency program director, knows that medicine never stops teaching you. 📖 Lifelong learning is a lesson he passes on to his residents, shaped by his own journey in medicine & his legacy as an educator. Read more about it:

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Physicians making an impact: meet Dr. George Oreopoulos

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Who inspired you to apply to medical school?” 🥼 Our first-year MD students share their inspiration for choosing medicine as they wrap up their first month of classes.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For Deneisha Hammith, Andrew Faller-Saunders & Justice Ryan, community excellence means having the courage to transform the health-care system. Now, as members of #TMUMed’s 2nd MD cohort, they’re ready to start making healthy change. 🔗 Read more about Deneisha, Andrew & Justice:

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Second to none: The MD students shaping medicine's future

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Creating opportunities for learners takes more than financial support. It takes partners who believe in belonging, opportunity and the future of health-care. 🤝 We are grateful to the Walnut Foundation for its investment in #TMUMed through the Walnut Foundation Award. Read more:

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How the Walnut Foundation is helping open doors for the next generation of physicians

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Big news! 🎉 In partnership with the federal government, TMU announced a $25 million funding commitment in support of the School of Medicine. We are deeply grateful to the federal government for the incredible support in strengthening Ontario’s health-care system for decades to come.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#TMUMedicine has secured $25M in federal capital funding to support the continued development of its Brampton campus. We’re deeply grateful to the Government of Canada including Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and Peel Region’s federal MPs for their support in making this possible.

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TMU School of Medicine receives $25M federal boost

The federal government fulfills its $25 million investment in the TMU School of Medicine, marking a major regional milestone to address key gaps in Peel Region healthcare.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Long before they put on their stethoscopes at TMU, Jordan Meikle, Isabelle Chan & Manroop Phagura were learning about health care in their own communities. Now, as members of #TMUMed’s 2nd MD cohort, they are bringing lessons from Peel to their training. Read about Jordan, Isabelle & Manroop:

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Second to none: Meet the School of Medicine’s Class of 2030

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Listening is where medicine begins. Last week, our 2nd MD cohort marked a milestone at their Stethoscope Ceremony, officially starting their medical journey. A stethoscope is a reminder of the power of truly listening—to patients, communities & human stories.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A big milestone for TMU’s newest MD students! 🩺 On Sept 10, #TMUMed hosted its second-ever Stethoscope Ceremony. The Class of 2030 received their first engraved stethoscopes and took their MD student oath. Congratulations to our future doctors!

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“What are you most looking forward to as a medical student?”🧑🏽‍⚕️ These first-year MD students share what they’re most excited for as they begin their journey to becoming a physician.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ending their first week as #TMUMed students with a celebratory BBQ! 🍔 Learners took the chance to unwind and connect with their peers, School of Medicine staff and clinical faculty ahead of the start of classes. Thanks to all who came out. Here’s to making the rest of the year just as memorable!

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

On August 31, #TMUMed welcomed 94 new MD students to campus as the Class of 2030 officially began their medical education. 🥼 Family, friends and School of Medicine leaders gathered to cheer on the newest members of the TMU medical community as they took this exciting first step to physicians.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Lights, camera, stethoscopes. ✨🩺 Take a behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming stories featuring six of #TMUMed’s newest MD students, the Class of 2030. You’ll want to meet these future doctors, they’re making a difference in their communities and beyond.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TMU and William Osler Health System have officially signed a Master Research Agreement, establishing a framework for future collaborative research. 🔬 The agreement will support inclusive health outcomes, clinical innovation and community-focused research to better serve Peel Region and beyond.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

📢The Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians Conference is seeking UGME learner volunteers to assist throughout the conference. Volunteers must be available from approximately 7am to 4pm on October 23-25. If interested, send your CV and a cover letter to events@secretariatcentral.com by September 21.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re highlighting how humanitarian work shapes better physicians. Last spring, two TMU doctors went to Jamaica to provide care to those impacted by Hurricane Melissa, reminding us medicine is not just about treatment but also presence, partnership & shared humanity.

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TMU doctors reflect on humanitarian work in Jamaica

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Shymega Arasaratnam and Haris Ahmad, co-presidents of the Inaugural Medical Student Council, reflected on their first year: the highs, the lows, the lessons learned & the breakthroughs. Together, they shared what they wished they had known before starting medical school. Read more:

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TMU founding class offers advice to incoming medical students

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Meet Dr. Jasmine Proudian, an anesthesiology resident at TMU School of Medicine. 🩺 She shares why she chose TMU and what kind of anesthesiologist she hopes to become.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

‘You can’t aspire to what you’ve never been exposed to’. 🌱 Dr. Trudy McFarlane, #TMUMed’s Interim Associate Dean of Black Flourishing in Medicine & Healthcare, speaks about the systemic changes needed to support Black students in entering and thriving within science and medicine. Read more:

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Why Black representation in medicine still matters in Canada | NOW Toronto

When Toronto student Tobi Oyedele looks around his university science lectures, he is often the only Black man in the room.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What will it take to fix the doctor pipeline in Canada? Dr. Valerie Mueller, Associate Dean of PGME at TMU School of Medicine, joins the Breaking Silos podcast to discuss all the burning questions related to Canada’s doctor shortage – and what TMU is doing to combat it. Listen now:

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Canada's Doctor Pipeline Is Broken — Here's Who's Fixing It

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

At #TMUMed, learning starts with a story Dr. Sheila Holmes, Director of Curriculum for Phase 1 (pre-clinical), shares how case-based learning helps MD students build clinical knowledge while developing a deeper understanding of the people behind each diagnosis. Read more about case-based learning:

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Learning through stories: Inside TMU’s Case-Based Learning Approach

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Pay it forward to the next generation of physicians. Become an academic coach at the TMU School of Medicine. From navigating electives to surviving on-call shifts, our learners need your guidance. Every doctor needs a mentor—and we need you. Apply: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...

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Careers

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚨#TMUMed’s General Internal Medicine PGME residency program is now open for application through CaRMS! Join our upcoming virtual information session on Aug. 5 to connect with the Program Director and current residents to get an inside look at our residency program. Learn more and register here:

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General Internal Medicine

Discover the TMU School of Medicine's General Internal Medicine subspecialty residency beginning July 2025.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚨#TMUMed’s Geriatrics PGME residency program is now open for application through CaRMS! Join our upcoming virtual information sessions to connect with the Program Director and current residents to get an inside look at our residency program. Learn more and register here:

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Geriatrics

Discover the TMU School of Medicine's Geriatrics subspecialty residency beginning July 2025.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

When communities invest in medical education, they help shape the future of health care.❤️‍🩹 Thank you to the Rotary Clubs of Bramalea, Brampton South & Brampton Heart Lake for their $165,000 gift to #TMUMed. Your generosity supports innovative learning for the physicians of tomorrow. Read more:

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Rotary Clubs' gift supports anatomy education at TMU School of Medicine

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

On June 26, #TMUMed welcomed its 2nd cohort of postgraduate medical education residents. Our leaders noted the important role these learners will play as the future healthcare—helping transform care across Peel Region.To celebrate, the new cohort joined colleagues & guests for a welcome BBQ lunch.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In honour of Seniors Month, we’re highlighting the specialized care required to support our aging population. For #TMUMed’s Dr. Rachel Johnston, geriatric medicine is about more than managing illness—it’s understanding what matters most to patients as they age. Read more:

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Caring through complexity: a day in geriatric medicine

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Some Wednesdays, #TMUMed residents step away from their clinics to visit the largest collection of Inuit and First Nations art in Canada. As we mark #NIHM2026, experiences like these reinforce the importance of listening, curiosity and culturally-informed care in medical education. 🧡 Read more:

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How TMU medical residents are learning care through art

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

What IS an academic coach? 🤔 Dr. Jill Bailey, Associate Director of Academic Coaching, joins the DocTalks podcast to give the rundown on academic coaching: what it is, who it’s for and how it plays a role in the success and well-being of our learners at TMU School of Medicine. Listen now:

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Doc Talks: A Medical Learning & Teaching Podcast

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Last week, Leadership and Staff Excellence Awards were presented to staff members who’ve made an exceptional impact on students, learners, faculty and the School of Medicine community. Congratulations to our recipients for their collaboration, innovation and dedication.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Last week, we honoured excellence in postgraduate medical education by recognizing our clinical faculty members for their innovation and commitment to learner success. Congratulations to our Program Directors and PGME Educators of the year! 👏

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Celebrating educational excellence in our MD program. 🏆 Our undergraduate medical education (UGME) faculty were recognized last week for their mentorship and leadership. Collectively, the UGME team has built a learning environment grounded in collaboration, humility and community connection.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Meet our Chan Family Awards Recipients. 🏆 The Chan Family awards, named in honour of Dean Teresa Chan and her family, recognize exceptional clinical faculty, staff and learners within the School of Medicine who demonstrate that good medical practice is about more than clinical expertise alone.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Time, leadership, impact. 🤝 The TMU SoM Advancement Impact Committee brings these values to life. Members contribute their time, expertise, & open their networks to support fundraising, strengthen community connection & advance the School’s mission. Meet our Advancement Impact Committee members:

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Giving

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Learning never stops! Clinical faculty, physicians, residents and health professionals gathered at #TMUMed’s MedEd Catalyst event on May 29. 🚀 Held in partnership with Queen’s University, the day explored teaching, leadership, simulation and generative AI in medical education.

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

From middle school classmates to future physicians -meet 3 Mississauga alumnae who defied the odds to join our inaugural MD class. Out of thousands of applicants, they’ve come full circle in the same cohort at TMU - showing just how often the road to medicine begins near home. Read the full story:

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Mississauga made: the trio bringing health care back home

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Emergency Medicine Day is May 27th: meet Dr. Rebecca Brown, Program Director for TMU’s one-year Family Medicine-Enhanced Skills: Emergency Medicine residency program. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/school-of-me...

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Physicians Making an Impact: Meet Dr. Rebecca Brown

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School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University @tmu-medicine.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

TMU School of Medicine partnered with Women Empowerment in Healthcare to host HER VISION: Voices That Move the World, at Metro Hall.✊🏥 We’re proud to keep the conversation about community-centred and inclusive healthcare leadership alive. Thanks to everyone who joined!

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