The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto convened a Leadership Forum on April 20, 2024, to celebrate our achievements, address emerging challenges and update our Strategic Plan for 2025-2027. This forum brought together over 40 faculty and trainee representatives, focusing on the department’s key pillars: clinical care, research and education.
The insights gathered from this forum and discussions will shape our path forward, ensuring we continue to lead in our field while adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.
This report outlines the key discussion points and recommendations from our Leadership Forum, serving as a road map for our department’s growth and development over the next two years. It reflects our collective vision for the future of anesthesia care teams, standardization of clinical practices, optimization of research support and enhancement of our educational programs.
As we move forward, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research and nurturing the next generation of anesthesiologists and pain medicine specialists.
Vision
To be the global leader in advancing anesthesiology and pain medicine through innovative research, exceptional education, and compassionate patient care.
Mission
The Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto is dedicated to advancing global excellence in patient care, education and research. We deliver world-class clinical services, foster innovative learning, conduct groundbreaking research and promote wellness and inclusivity. Our mission is to develop future leaders in anesthesiology and pain medicine, push scientific boundaries and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. By fostering collaboration, embracing technology and championing diversity, we aim to shape the future of our field while ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.
Values
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Excellence in patient care, education and research.
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Innovation in clinical practice and academic pursuits.
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Collaboration across disciplines and institutions.
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Inclusivity, promoting diversity and equity in all activities.
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Wellness, supporting faculty and trainee well-being.
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Leadership in advancing anesthesiology and pain medicine globally.
Clinical Care, Research and Education are the priorities that inform these pillars and our decisions, every step of the way.
Read about the 5 pillars
Grow clinical capacity for anesthesiology and pain medicine
Advance the perioperative domain as an unprecedented research opportunity
Build collective knowledge by enabling shared and collaborative educational opportunities
Enhance wellness by supporting a sense of control, diversity and equity across the department
Strengthen recognition and leadership