Foster a department-wide culture of wellness, equity and diversity that empowers all members—faculty, trainees and staff—to thrive and realize their potential, positioning our department as a global leader in inclusive academic excellence.
“We are committed to becoming an international beacon for equity and diversity, a department where every voice is valued, every individual thrives and together we become an unstoppable force for positive change in healthcare.”
– Leadership Forum, Wellness and Equity Breakout Sessions
Launch a multifaceted initiative to empower women in anesthesiology through leadership development, mentorship, and recognition of achievements. This initiative aims to expand female representation among clinicians.
Expand wellness initiatives to include mindfulness, peer support and cultural awareness programs, enhancing the mental and physical well-being of department members.
Adapt university-wide policies to meet specific departmental needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all members.
See Our Progress
Objectives
Key Initiatives & Impact
4.1 Advance holistic wellness
âś” Expanded wellness and peer support programs (mindfulness, drop-in groups, department-led resources) with growing participation and positive well-being survey trends
âś” Implemented Temerty Faculty of Medicine wellness supports, including counselling and crisis services, with high satisfaction and documented use
âś” Introduced mechanisms for early identification and resolution of bullying/harassment, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up
4.2 Champion equity, diversity and inclusion
âś” Embedded EDI principles in faculty recruitment processes through structured interviews, diverse committees, and candidate support, leading to measurable increases in faculty diversity
✔ Launched Women in Anesthesiology Initiative with leadership workshops, mentorship and recognition events, boosting women’s participation in QI and leadership
âś” Appointed Wellness Coordinator and Director of EDI to embed equity and wellness into departmental culture
4.3 Strengthen support and professional growth
âźł Office of Learner Affairs (OLA) providing 24/7 support, counselling, and transparent case follow-up with rising utilization and strong satisfaction scores
âźł Digital onboarding platform launched for all faculty, covering EDI, wellness and professionalism modules
âźł Department-wide culture of feedback established through training, reporting structures and peer recognition, improving communication and support
âźł Ongoing career development through mentorship, tailored growth plans and longitudinal check-ins
4.4. Align institutional policies with departmental needs
⏱ Centralized digital platform for easy policy access, increasing awareness and transparency
⏱ Improved engagement in policy reviews and timely communication of changes
⏱ Inclusive, participatory development process with policy updates informed directly by stakeholder feedback
“We are committed to becoming an international beacon for equity and diversity, a department where every voice is valued, every individual thrives and together we become an unstoppable force for positive change in healthcare.”– Leadership Forum, Wellness and Equity Breakout Sessions
