Thank you for being a part of the Scarborough Academy of Medicine (SAM) and contributing to its educational mission as we train the next generation of healthcare professionals and future colleagues. Your commitment to teaching and mentorship is vital to the success of our learners and our community.
The faculty development resources on this site are designed to support both new and experienced faculty in preparing for their roles within the MD curriculum. You will find a range of resources, including an orientation handbook for new faculty, on-the-go teaching pocket guide, primers, and one-pagers as well as scheduled SAM-specific faculty development events (given virtually or in-person) to help you get started on your teaching journey, enhance your teaching skills, and foster an effective and inclusive learning environment.
Image: the future home of the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health, which will be housed in the Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex. Renderings by Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV.
All MD Program teachers are asked to become familiar with the following resources when preparing for their teaching roles (1) Psychological Safety, (2) Learner Mistreatment, and (3) MD Learner Accommodations.
SHN Medical Education Office
If you would like to contact the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Medical Education Office, please email
MedicalEducation@shn.ca
MGH Carswell Family Office of Medical Education
If you would like to contact the Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) Carswell Family Office of Medical Education, please email
MedicalEducation@tehn.ca
Office of Faculty Development
If you would like to contact the Office of Faculty Development, please email
ofd.md@utoronto.ca.
“Teaching in a busy clinical practice isn’t a distraction—it’s a way to sharpen your own skills, reflect on your decisions, and pass on the art of medicine in real time.”-Anonymous