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Office of the Dean
The Office of the Dean provides strategic leadership for the extensive educational and research activities within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They also support learners, graduates, faculty, staff and partners to be an unparalleled force for new knowledge, better health and equity.
Room 2109, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Trevor Young | Dean and Vice Provost, Relations with Health Care Institutions |
416.946.7810 |
Amy Lee | Executive Assistant to the Dean |
416.946.7810 |
Meg Connell |
Director |
416.978.1339 |
Katiana Kotobelli | Administrative Coordinator |
416.978.6585 |
Gosia Urbanski | Business Officer | 416.978.6910 |
Salvatore Spadafora | Senior Advisor to the Dean | 416.456.7796 |
Marcella Fiordimondo | Executive Assistant to the Senior Advisor | 416.456.7796 |
Liam Mitchell |
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives |
647.522.2513 |
Advancement
The Office of Advancement cultivates and maintains support for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s vision and funding priorities — partnering with our diverse network of faculty, researchers, alumni, students and donors. You can call us at 416.946.3111 or write to us at medicine.advancement@utoronto.ca.
C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H2
Darina Landa | Executive Director | 416.805.6203 |
Mary Anne Cavanaugh | Receptionist | 416.946.3111 |
Chief Administrative Officer
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer provides leadership and direction for the overall operational management of the Faculty in support of its academic mission. Executive responsibilities include oversight of all administrative services including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities management and space planning, health and safety, security and logistics services.
Chief Administrative Officer |
416.978.6585 |
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Katiana Kotobelli | Administrative Coordinator |
416.978.6585 |
Nancy Edwards | Chief Financial Officer | 416.978.6967 |
Jean Robertson | Director, Human Resources | 416.978.8314 |
Dimitris Keramidas | Director, Information Technology | 416.946.8625 |
Heather Taylor | Director, Facilities Management and Space Planning | 416.978.3457 |
Michael Scott | Director, Logistics/MedStore | 416.978.8941 |
Clinical & Faculty Affairs
Clinical and Faculty Affairs provides policies, explanations, tools and links to related information for clinical (MD) faculty appointments to the university.
Room 2115A, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Lynn Wilson | Vice Dean, Clinical and Faculty Affairs | 416.946.7273 |
Diana Crozier | Executive Assistant | 416.946.7273 |
Meera Rai |
Senior Partnerships Advisor and Council of Health Sciences Administrator |
416.946.7060 |
Nancy Smart | Clinical Affairs Administrator | 416.978.7212 |
Pier Bryden | Senior Advisor, Clinical Affairs & Professional Values | 416.813.7357 |
Communications
The Office of Communications manages internal and external communications for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, including the creation and promotion of news stories, media relations, digital and social media, and advancement and marketing communications.
Room 125, C. David Naylor Bldg, 6 Queen's Park Cres. West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H2
Gabrielle Giroday | Communications & Media Relations Specialist | 416.978.5811 |
Julia Soudat | Social Media & Digital Communications Specialist | 416.978.7752 |
Linda Quattrin | Executive Director | 416.978.3771 |
For general inquiries please contact us at 416.978.7752 or email us at medicine.communications@utoronto.ca
Discovery Commons
Discovery Commons provides information technology support to the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Please direct all support requests to our Service Desk at discovery.commons@utoronto.ca or 416.978.8504 and for more detailed information, visit the Discovery Commons staff listing.
Room, 3172, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Dimitris Keramidas | Director, Information Technology | 416.946.8625 |
Tarann Ann Steane | Project Coordinator | 647.231.6189 |
Facilities Management & Space Planning
The Facilities Management & Space Planning manages facilities information, operations and space management for Temerty Faculty of Medicine buildings on- and off-campus.
Room 2356, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8
Heather Taylor | Director | 416.978.3457 |
April Hoeflaak | Administrative Coordinator | 416.978.1489 |
Holly Huizenga | Facilities Coordinator | 647.354.5902 |
Facility repairs or emergencies, contact Facilities and Services at 8-3000 (416-978-3000).
Caretaking services, contact 8-6252 (416-978-6252).
Property Managers: Find your building property manager here.
Faculty Council
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine Faculty Council is the senior body in the Faculty with responsibility for academic affairs. It has a broad membership base - with representation from the student body (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), faculty, Chairs, Deans, and administrative staff. Faculty Council meets three times per year.
Room 2120, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Boris Steipe | Faculty Council Speaker | 416.946.7741 |
Todd Coomber | Faculty Affair Officer | 416 .978.2711 |
Graduate and Life Sciences Education
GLSE encompasses two major education activities in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine – Graduate Education and Undergraduate Education in the Life Sciences including Arts and Science and other interdivisional teaching. GLSE also oversees the activities of the Department of Teaching Labs (DTL). GLSE advocates for graduate and undergraduate students and promotes innovative education in the heart of Canada’s largest health care research hub.
Room 2360, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Reinhart Reithmeier |
Interim Vice Dean, Graduate and Academic Affairs |
416.946.7617 |
Elena Gessas | Administrative Assistant | 416.946.7617 |
Health Professions Student Affairs
Office of Health Professions Student Affairs (OHPSA) is dedicated to supporting students in achieving their full academic and personal potential within Faculty of Medicine’s 'programs. They have expertise in a variety of areas, and access to extensive resources and networks within the University and surrounding communities.
St. George campus - C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen's Park Crescent West, room 309
Antonio Pignatiello |
Associate Dean, Health Professions Student Affairs |
416.978.2713 |
Jonathon Dionisi |
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean |
416.978.2713 |
Human Resources
HR touches the lives of all staff and faculty at the University, and are committed to supporting the achievement of the Faculty's vision of leadership in improving health through education, research and partnerships. We work closely with the Faculty’s departments, centres and administrative units to provide academic and administrative HR services.
Room 2306, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Jean Robertson | Director | 416.978.2529 |
Emily Au | Human Resources Coordinator | 416.978.2529 |
For general inquiries, please call 416.978.2529 or contact our HR Coordinator. HR Office Fax: 416.978.6746.
For specific HR or employment inquiries, please consult with your Academic HR Advisors (Faculty or Academic Staff), Recruiters or Administrative HR Consultants (Unionized Staff, Research Associates, PM or Confidential Staff). A list of recruiters and consultants by units is available at the bottom of the Human Resources page.
Legal
Room 2113 & 2115, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8
Sara Gottlieb | Legal Counsel | 416.978.3066 |
Heather Skelton | Legal Coordinator | 416.978.7680 |
MD Program
The MD program is one of the largest undergraduate medical education programs in Canada and it is delivered in partnership with 30+ affiliated clinical teaching sites, including nine fully affiliated hospitals and research institutes and four associate affiliated hospitals. A detailed list of MD Program contacts can be found at md.utoronto.ca/contact
Room 3157, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Vice Dean, Medical Education | 416.978.4934 | |
Andrew McLeod |
Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean |
416.978.4934 |
For admissions inquiries please contact us at 416.978.7928 or e-mail us at medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
MedStore
MedStore is dedicated to providing an efficient and effective supply centre service to the medical research community of Toronto. Our knowledge and professionalism has ensured MedStore is the preferred supplier to many of the leading research projects within Toronto's Discovery District. A detailed list of contacts can be found at https://www.uoftmedstore.com/staff.sz
MedStore is located in the basement of the Medical Sciences Building on University of Toronto's St. George Campus.
Michael Scott | Director | 416.978.8941 |
Andrew Dakin | Customer Service | 416.946.7197 |
Physician Scientist Training Programs
Physician scientist training programs aim to prepare physicians‐in‐training for a career of leading medical discovery, and application of new knowledge to improve human health. These programs aim to educate a physician‐in‐training to become bilingual in medicine and scientific research.
Room 2256, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Nicola Jones | Director, Integration Physician Scientist Training Program | 416.978.8582 |
Kendra Hawke | Program Manager, Physician Scientist Training | 416.978.3277 |
Post MD Education (PGME & CPD)
Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) oversees training in 75 residency programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada in 31 affiliated training sites. A detailed list of PGME contacts can be found at pg.postmd.utoronto.ca/about-pgme/pgme-staff-list/
6th floor, Suite 602, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1V7
Glen Bandiera | Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education | 416.978.8421 |
Charlene Sturge | Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean, PGME | 416.978.6808 |
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) oversees almost 400 accredited courses and conferences attended by thousands of Canadian and international health care professionals. Approximately 8,000 Temerty Faculty of Medicine alumni return annually to learn in high-quality programs. A detailed list of CPD contacts can be found at cpd.utoronto.ca/about-us/contact-cpd/
6th floor, 500 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7
Suzan Schneeweiss | Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development | 416.946.7903 |
Vashty Hawkins |
Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean and Director, CPD |
416.946.7903 |
Research & Innovation
The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and our nine fully affiliated hospitals bring together one of the largest communities of health researchers in the world. Our Research & Innovation Office works to facilitate and coordinate research activities in all areas of the Faculty and affiliated research institutes. A detailed list of contacts can be found at https://medicine.utoronto.ca/research/research-innovation-contacts
Room 119, C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen's Park Cres. W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H2
Reinhart Reithmeier | Interim Vice Dean, Research and Innovation | 416.978.6446 |
Yolanda Durante | Administrative Coordinator | 416.978.6446 |
Jeremy Knight | Director | 416.978.4660 |
Joanna King | Manager, Business & Research Administration | 416.629.2533 |
Strategy & Operations
The office of the Vice Dean, Strategy and Operations leads the Faculty’s academic strategic planning, oversees academic affairs (including all UTQAP and non-UTQAP reviews) and the Faculty’s Office of Inclusion and Diversity.
Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Lisa Robinson | Vice Dean, Strategy and Operations | 416.813.6289 |
Marcella Fiordimondo | Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean | 416.456.7796 |
Academic Affairs
Room 2111, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Anastasia Meletopoulos |
Academic Affairs Specialist |
416.946.0937 |
Linda Stone | Academic Affairs Coordinator |
416.946.8060 |
The Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) supports Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s commitment to Excellence through Equity, one of the three Strategic Domains of Focus named in the 2018-2023 Academic Strategic Plan.
Contact us if you:
- Are interested in collaborating on an equity event or initiative, such as a Diversity Dialogue Event
- Would like guidance and support on EDI and human rights issues (e.g. experiences of discrimination/harassment)
- Want to request an equity workshop for Faculty of Medicine learners, staff or faculty members
Anita Balakrishna (she/her pronouns) | Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion | 416.978.8867 |
Shannon Giannitsopoulou (she/her pronouns) | Program Coordinator | 416.978.7398 |
Christina Stevancec (she/her pronouns) | Administrative Assistant | 416.946.3577 |
TAHSN
The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care. TAHSN is comprised of the University of Toronto and 12 affiliated academic hospitals, each of which hold national and international standing as leaders in their particular fields.
Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Jason Manayathu | TAHSN Manager | 416.946.5442 |
Rebecca Kelsey | TAHSN Advisor | 416.946.7231 |
TAHSN Advisor |
416.946.7223 |
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TAHSN Administrative Assistant | 416.946.0454 |
Teaching Labs
Division of Teaching Laboratories (DTL) is primarily a service wing that has technical staff who are well trained to provide excellent service to various multi-discipline courses. DTL's technical staff work in collaboration with the various departments in the faculty and includes such departments as Biochemistry, Immunology, Human Biology, Physiology in providing a wholesome and practical laboratory experience to undergraduate and professional program students. For a complete list of contacts, please visit http://teachinglabs.med.utoronto.ca/general/Pages/DTL_Contact.html
Room 3382, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8
Ahlia Khan-Trottier | Director | 416.978.5449 |