Leverage technology and targeted programs to promote shared learning across hospital sites, benefiting trainees and faculty and apply effective assessments to measure our educational activities to enhance their outcomes.
“We are creating an environment where faculty and trainees feel empowered to embrace bold academic projects, learn from every challenge, and transform failure into the foundation for extraordinary success.”
Formulating a long-term strategy to establish our department as a key resource for up-skilling in medical education in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, including the development of a digital e-hub for sharing knowledge among students, residents, fellows and faculty.
The learning environment was made to be a psychologically safe space for our learners, by improving supervision, enhancing teaching and supporting faculty teachers.
Actively involving patients in relevant aspects of education to provide real-world perspectives across all programs, which is currently underway in the Pain Medicine program, and with simulated patients in the undergrad program, exploring opportunities to expand this across all programs.
Creating a comprehensive faculty evaluation strategy (LACT reports, coaching, e-modules) that provides timely feedback to mentors and program leaders, fostering continuous improvement in teaching quality.
Implemented a process to align the academic plans of newly recruited clinician-teachers with the strategic priorities established by educational leaders, supporting consistent educational objectives.
Extend program expansion efforts to the Scarborough and Trillium campuses, building on departmental growth in training capacity and innovative teaching methods.
See Our Progress
Objectives
Key Initiatives & Impact
3.1 Develop faculty teaching and support skills
✔ Over 70% faculty participation in faculty development programs, raising teaching quality
✔ Coaching, feedback and appeals processes promote faculty growth and accountability
✔ Enhanced trainee supervision: 1:1 operating room supervision for all residents, improving competency and support
3.2 Expand access to shared education
✔ City/province-wide webcasting and e-modules broaden learning community
✔ Faculty Days scaled department-wide to strengthen collective learning
✔ Online faculty library and redesigned department website launched with high engagement, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
3.3 Foster innovation in education
✔ Education & Innovation Grant launched, supporting multiple faculty-led projects and encouraging creative, effective methods
✔ New teaching methods adopted, improving engagement and learner outcomes
3.4 Innovative curriculum and simulation
⟳ Virtual reality, simulation and interprofessional strategies embedded in core curricula for experiential learning
⟳ Continuous curriculum updates sustain program excellence
⟳ Positive feedback from accreditation reviews confirms high standards
3.5 Strengthen site education leadership
✔ Medical education directors appointed at all teaching sites, ensuring consistent leadership and quality
✔ Onboarding of new clinician-teachers and academic alignment with strategic goals accelerated departmental cohesion
3.6 Develop focused research clusters and streamline operations
✔ Appeals mechanism aligned with PGME standards ensures a fair and transparent learning environment
⟳ Comprehensive reports, coaching, and professional development resources improved faculty satisfaction and retention
3.7 Maintain accreditation and educational quality
⟳ Royal College and external accreditation reviews (2025–2027) underway for all residency programs
⟳ Continuous improvement and adherence to high standards validated by consistently positive learner and external feedback
“We are creating an environment where faculty and trainees feel empowered to embrace bold academic projects, learn from every challenge, and transform failure into the foundation for extraordinary success.”– Leadership Forum, Education Breakout Sessions
