Education

Leadership in human health starts here.

There is no better place to start your future in health care than at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine. When you get a degree from a university with an award-winning faculty and a worldwide reputation in academic excellence and research, your ability to make an impact is boundless. Explore this page to discover the unparalleled opportunities waiting for you.

Medical Education

The practice of medicine begins with a call to service, but is made possible through study and training. Under the guidance of leading educators, our students learn in dynamic settings that present real-world situations. Students gain a deep understanding of science and medical practice, but also of their social and ethical responsibilities. Whether it is through training as a practitioner in medical radiation sciences, as a physician assistant or a doctor, U of T Medicine will support your preparation so that you can answer your calling.

MD Program

MD/Phd Program

Postgraduate Medical Education

Medical Radiation Sciences

Physician Assistant Degree Program

Research & Health Science

Education is a lifelong pursuit. Our understanding of medicine and the life sciences is forever expanding. New challenges, new diseases and new treatments are always on the horizon. Furthering our knowledge, skills and techniques is our responsibility as medical and life sciences scholars. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine provides an array of programs for those who want to dive deeper. Whether you are a student who wants to embark upon a graduate degree in the life sciences, a recent medical school graduate seeking certification in a specialty or to become a family physician, or a current physician who wants to continue your professional development, we have the programs to support your ambitions.

Research & Health Science Education

Apr 7, 2026

U of T unveils design for Temerty Building

The University of Toronto has unveiled the design of its new Temerty Building — a landmark hub for research and education that will bring together researchers, learners and clinicians to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in human health.

Apr 6, 2026

Smartwatches could predict risk of hospitalization due to heart failure: Toronto study

A new study led by researchers at University Health Network and the University of Toronto shows that data from a consumer smartwatch can detect early signs of worsening heart failure — days to weeks before unplanned medical care is needed.

Apr 2, 2026

Advocate to impact: how one alumna turned her passion into a career

When Connie Putterman joined U of T’s Translational Research Program as a mature student with a deep interest in autism, she wasn’t sure she belonged. But what she lacked in traditional research credentials, she made up for in lived experience — and the program showed her just how valuable that could be.