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“Geriatric oncology should be embedded as standard of care in Canada," says #TemertyMed Dr. Shabbir Alibhai. With our growing and aging population, comprehensive and personalized geriatric care needs to be accessible to all. bit.ly/4oZZBwL
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
How should we live with AI? Nobel Prize-winner Geoffrey Hinton and fellow AI luminary Fei Fei Li were among the speakers at a #UofT event that explored how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. Here are 3 takeaways: bit.ly/4isURgL
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#TemertyMed students Michal Moshkovich and Emily Volfson launched SolarSafe to make sun safety education inclusive and relevant for newcomer youth. They talked about the importance of this project in this Q&A: bit.ly/3X8PfOW
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"Witnessing patients’ gratitude and the impact of breaking down communication barriers inspired me to explore speech-language pathology as a career." - Christine Ann Lee, #TemertyMed Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2025 bit.ly/48oIKNl
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"I knew...that I wanted to be that teammate for others, helping them work toward their goals and regain confidence in their abilities." - Payton Smith, #TemertyMed Physical Therapy Class of 2025 bit.ly/3LKmdCP
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"I wanted to enter a career where I could add value and meaning to people’s lives." Monisha Dhindsa, #TemertyMed Occupational Therapy Class of 2025 Valedictorian bit.ly/4i6rP6C
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
To catch up on #TemertyMed news, check out our latest issue of MedEmail: bit.ly/4hYCznd
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"I think if I could offer one piece of advice to my first-year self it would be to not let the impostor syndrome or feelings of inadequacy hold you back." - Emily Wood, #TemertyMed Class of 2025 bit.ly/4nSxDBS
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Occupational therapy finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. A profession where I can support clients in pursuing goals and empower them on their journey to recovery is the ideal profession for me…and occupational therapy has it all!" - Olivia Callaghan, #TemertyMed Class of 2025 bit.ly/3K03mmC
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"My inspiration came from my experiences working and volunteering to support language learning with children from various racialized immigrant backgrounds." - Sunny Kim, #TemertyMed Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2025 bit.ly/47T59C9
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can range from mild winter blues to a truly disabling form of depression. #TemertyMed Prof. Robert Levitan talks about the cause of SAD and how light therapy can help. bit.ly/4i7fv69
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"As an Indigenous and Queer person, I often felt that something was missing in my studies...What drew me to occupational therapy was its focus on people, communities and the meaningful connections that shape our well-being." - Nolan Willie, #TemertyMed Class of 2025 bit.ly/4oUZWjQ
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Last week, we celebrated the recipients of our Dean's Alumni Awards and their impact in advancing clinical care, health research & medical education. Congrats to recipients Drs. Peter Gill, Rob Fowler, Tara Kiran, Steffanie Strathdee & Gareth Seaward! bit.ly/4nGDtX1
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This week, we celebrated #TemertyMed's newest alumni as they crossed convocation stage. We caught up with some of them to talk about their @UofT experiences and what lies ahead. bit.ly/4ohgmDu
October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Four #TemertyMed physiotherapy students from the graduating Class of 2025 reflect on the past two years, share what advice they would give to their first-year self and what's next for them. bit.ly/3X4JYaU
October 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The University of Toronto marked a historic milestone with the installation of Prof. Melanie Woodin as its 17th president, and the first woman to serve in this role. RSI student Jillian Scandiffio proudly represented #TemertyMed as student gonfalonier during the ceremony. bit.ly/47czvik
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Blue Jays are going to the World Series, and #TemertyMed's Dr. David Lawrence is in charge of keeping them healthy. ⚾ Here's the inside scoop on what it's like to be the team's lead physician: bit.ly/4qkmUmd
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Going on a trip? #TemertyMed infectious disease specialist Dr. Anna Banerji offers some advice about the supplies and vaccines you should get ahead of time. Listen to the segment: bit.ly/48JmNu8
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Meet #TemertyMed's Dr. Lusia Sepiashvili: a clinical biochemist with a focus in paediatrics and Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology: bit.ly/4oBLk9c
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Most Canadians say they’d prefer to spend their final days at home, yet only 15% have access to the palliative care resources needed to do so. #TemertyMed's Department of Family & Community Medicine is helping close that gap through innovative community programs. bit.ly/4hiCUko
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you're looking for a #TemertyMed event to attend, look no further! Here's our events calendar: bit.ly/43fk1ci
October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A group of second-year #TemertyMed occupational therapy students were tasked with designing an assistive device for one of their classes, it was game on! Read about their innovative work: bit.ly/4qsPGRI
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It’s hard to beat a sunny fall morning on campus 🍂
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"There is an appetite for AI in the medical field but also generally in society — there is a thirst for this knowledge," says #TemertyMed Dr. Muhammad Mamdani. In this Q&A, he spoke about the work of the Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine. bit.ly/46UxZ4v
October 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Medical student Jiwon Lee is one of hundreds at #TemertyMed whose education has been transformed by financial support. With living costs and tuition soaring, bursaries mean students can focus on learning, not just staying afloat. Read Jiwon's story: bit.ly/4pQzbyk
October 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM