Committed to community-centred health care training
The York University School of Medicine is an extension of our commitment to respond to student interests and community needs for high-quality health care. York has long been a leader in advancing cross-disciplinary health programming and research.
With the Government of Ontario’s announcement to support further development for a new school the University is moving forward to create of a first-of-a-kind medical school. The path to bring this vision to reality involves important processes including with University Senate, the Board of Governors, Faculties and partners. The University is committed to working with the community and supporters to develop programming that addresses the health care challenges facing our province and makes a real difference in the lives of people in Ontario.
Right the future: A new approach to community-focused medical education
The future of health care in Ontario, Canada, and around the world, will be radically different in the years to come. Modern medical education that incorporates the determinants of population health, digital health solutions, and an integrated community-based approach to health care is essential to maintaining a high quality health care system responsive to the needs of our diverse population.
York’s new School of Medicine will improve health equity in the Greater Toronto Area and in underserved communities across Canada, including the more than one million Ontarians who do not have access to a family doctor.
Thanks to its vast health programs and research expertise, international reputation for community partnerships and social responsibility, York is ideally positioned to right the future of health care.
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3%
Rising approx. annual health care costs
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47%
Spend of the total provincial budget on health care system
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10%
Without family doctor
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43%
Shortfall in primary health care physicians
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1M
Ontarians experience mental health and addiction annually
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69%
Oversupplied medical specialties
Working with our Partners
York is working closely with community, government and health sector partners as we plan for a new School of Medicine. On March 26, 2024 the provincial government announced its support for further development and planning for a new school. York’s formal collegial governance processes will work to establish the School and Medical Doctor degree program.
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