About DFCM
The University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is recognized internationally for its clinical, educational and research excellence. DFCM is focused in five major areas: education, research, quality and innovation, global health and family doctor leadership. Our faculty are clinical and academic leaders who are breaking new ground on issues ranging from emergency medicine, palliative care, addiction medicine, Indigenous health and more.
Encompassing more than 1,860 faculty across the province - from rural areas to urban centres - we are shaping the future of family medicine in Canada. Through our education program, we provide an innovative, comprehensive and diverse learning experience for our students and residents.
Leadership and Structure
A message from the Interim Chair
Department Reports
DFCM's Affliated Teaching Units
DFCM's 14 core teaching sites, four rural sites and 40 teaching practice sites are leading the way in advancing leadership in family medicine education, research and clinical care. Visit our site descriptions for more information on each site.
- Markham Stouffville Hospital
- Sinai Health System
- North York General Hospital
- Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre - Barrie
- Southlake Regional Health Centre - Newmarket
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Scarborough Health Network
- Toronto East Health Network
- Trillium Health Partners: Credit Valley Hospital
- Trillium Health Partners: Mississauga Hospital
- UHN: Toronto Western Hospital
- Unity Health Toronto: St. Joseph's Health Centre
- Unity Health Toronto: St. Michael's
- Women's College Hospital
