To transform the delivery of anesthesiology and pain medicine through collaboration with family physicians and allied health professionals, expanding access to services. We will strengthen anesthesia care teams (ACTs), enhance the role of pain medicine physicians and strategically recruit new faculty to meet increasing clinical demands while sustaining our commitment to education and research excellence. This will transform patient care and solidify our leadership in the field.
“We’re seeing healthcare equity issues across Canada—particularly in the acute anesthesia workforce faced by healthcare institutions in both urban and rural areas.”
– Leadership Forum, Clinical Care Breakout Sessions
Developing new care models in collaboration with allied health professionals, including nurse practitioners and anesthesia assistants, into perioperative care pathways to expand services while ensuring high-quality care and support for complex cases.
Faculty-led QI activities at each site will be reported to a central committee chaired by the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, focusing on data-driven improvements.
Increase the number of residency training positions for both family physician anesthetists and specialist anesthesiologists; extend program expansion efforts to the Scarborough and Trillium campuses.
Develop a mentorship program pairing new faculty with experienced mentors to support career growth and retention.
See Our Progress
Objectives
Key Initiatives & Impact
1.1 Expand partnerships and services
✔ Built collaborations with family physicians, pain specialists, allied health and community providers
✔ Launched rural/remote outreach: co-hosted Symposium on Anesthesia Care in Rural/Remote Regions; explored e-learning with Ornge and Canadian Armed Forces for trainee skill development
✔ Established equity-driven partnerships improving anesthesia access for Indigenous and rural populations
⟳ Collaborated with national organizations to promote equitable access to safe anesthesia and pain medicine for all Canadians, with special focus on Indigenous and rural populations
1.2 Optimize and innovate anesthesia care teams
✔ Enhanced Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA) leadership: launched FPA Rounds; implemented coaching, mentorship, and networking at local/provincial/national levels
⟳ Expanded care models in collaboration with nurse practitioners and anesthesia assistants
⏱ Developed centralized QI reporting structure across all sites
1.3 Faculty recruitment and development
✔ Implemented best-practice, diversity-focused recruitment protocols with diversity and inclusion lens
✔ Led workforce planning through Faculty Lead appointment for Ontario Anesthesia HR Planning
⟳ Launched faculty mentorship programs to support career growth and retention
⟳ Increased residency positions for family practice anesthetists and specialist anesthesiologists
⟳ Expanded fellowship programs to meet workforce needs
⏱ Extended postgraduate training programs to Scarborough and Trillium sites
“We’re seeing healthcare equity issues across Canada—particularly in the acute anesthesia workforce faced by healthcare institutions in both urban and rural areas.”– Leadership Forum, Clinical Care Breakout Sessions
