community
relationships
leadership

Newschool Thinking
2022–2027 DFCM Strategic Plan

As the largest department of family and community medicine in the world, we have a duty to take on the biggest challenges facing the healthcare system, the wellbeing of our communities, and the training of future practitioners.

We’re committed to building the kind of Relationships, Community and Leadership that ensure family doctors and community-based medicine are the foundation of a healthy, more equitable care system.

– Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair, Department of Family & Community Medicine

Dr. Danielle Martin
Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

Land Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

We’re ready to champion new ideas and approaches for the wellbeing of our communities and the training of future practitioners. To do that we need a new plan, new energy, and newschool thinking.

Newschool Thinking

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A Newschool of
Accountability
is How we…

build and support our workforce

prioritize system-building research

focus on wellness for colleagues and learners

commit to decolonizing healthcare 

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A Newschool of
Action
is How we…

centre family medicine at the heart of health

bring leadership to tackling inequities 

build relationships that empower teams

excel in education for virtual care

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A Newschool of
Inclusion
is How we…

champion safe and supportive environments for all

collaborate with communities to improve access and attachment

connect our people to learn, share and grow

build capacity for the global community

A newschool of thought will get us there.

“If I could
choose
to live
in any time in history
I would choose
tomorrow.”