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About the Faculty

As the first and largest bilingual faculty of medicine in Canada, we offer a competitive education in a dynamic learning environment.

Pursuing Excellence

Here, you will have access to state-of-the art facilities and specialized institutions as you learn alongside world-class physicians and scientists. We are a national leader in medical education and research intensity, and rank among the top faculties of medicine in the world for clinical medicine, public health, and research impact.

We invite you to explore the diverse and interdisciplinary opportunities within our programs.

Leading Innovation for a Healthier World

OUR MISSION

To expand our global leadership in a dynamic environment through interdisciplinary innovation in education, research, health of populations and patient-partnered care, in both official languages.

OUR VALUES

Compassion, diversity, inclusion, integrity, professionalism, respect, social accountability, sustainability, transparency, wellness.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

EDUCATION

Enrich the learner experience
Expand innovative education programs
Foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional learning
Grow our education research methods centre

RESEARCH

Build on our current strengths
Advance our emerging research priorities
Enhance our world-class collaborative research environment
Grow our state-of-the-art research infrastructure

ENGAGEMENT

Expand our recognition programs
Nurture a diverse and equitable environment
Champion Faculty-wide wellness
Promote a respectful and professional environment

FRANCOPHONIE

Advance la Francophonie
Cultivate a francophile environment
Engage with our francophone communities
Broaden our bilingual programs

INTERNATIONALIZATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH

Ensure impactful and diverse partnerships
Improve global health locally and abroad
Prioritize our social accountability mandate
Empower our learners for global citizenship