PhDs in MD is designed to connect Temerty Medical School students who have obtained their PhD prior to medical school enrollment. The goal is to advocate for this group of students and serve as a representative of the interests of this unique cohort of students. In addition, this club serves as a social medium to connect this group of students and facilitate social events and networking.

The club aims to develop emerging physician leaders in their health leadership potential and in helping learners identify the type of physician-leader they want to be. The offerings of the group include skill development workshops, observerships, and a space where learners can network with one another alongside physician leaders. This club has the support of Dr. Tia Pham who is the faculty advisor for this club.

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The Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Student Society (AiMSS) is a club dedicated to exploring the growing impact artificial intelligence will have in healthcare. We take a holistic approach to exploring the topic of AI in healthcare by considering its scientific, clinical, ethical, legal, social, and financial aspects. Core to our group is our year-long speaker series, and we additionally hold events such as design-thinking workshops.

The Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA) fosters education and community among medical students through speakers, presentations, and social events. By working with the other medical student culture and faith groups, the JMSA encourages dialogue, forms meaningful relationships, and provides a forum for discussing current topics relating to faith, culture, and medicine.

To publish scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles for the UTMJ’s international readership.

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The Medical Imaging Interest Group aims to: 1) increase students’ exposure to medical imaging specialties and the diverse career opportunities in community hospitals and academic medical centers; 2) provide opportunities for students to develop skills in image interpretation; 3) foster student appreciation of various imaging modalities; and 4) enhance student-faculty relationships and provide career planning support through mentorship opportunities.

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The Disability Justice Interest Group aims to provide medical students with the opportunity to interact with disabled folks and gain awareness of various disability justice issues occurring in their community.

The UTMCF is a group of medical students dedicated to cultivating French conversational and clinical abilities through conversation circles, clinical skills nights, and resources. It was founded in 2014 in response to the lack of French health human resources and means for students to equip themselves with tools necessary to pursue a career in a French-speaking environment.

Scrubs & Shrubs aims to increase student wellness through the accessible and eco-friendly hobby of gardening, contribute to community initiatives, and improve our appreciation of planetary and human health through our partnership with the Horticultural Societies of Parkdale & Toronto.

MedRocks is a club dedicated to bringing medical students together through rock climbing. What started as a personal hobby quickly grew into a community of classmates who found climbing to be the perfect balance to the demands of med school.
Our goal is to make climbing more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all medical students. We host group climbs in both downtown and Mississauga locations, offer reimbursements for gear rentals and day passes, and foster a supportive environment where everyone can develop their climbing skills.

The South Asian Medical Students’ Association (SAMSA) is a student-led organization dedicated to supporting South Asian medical students and promoting culturally competent care. SAMSA works to raise awareness about health disparities affecting South Asian communities, advocate for the academic and personal needs of students, and foster a strong sense of community and belonging. Through bridging culture and medicine, SAMSA aims to create an inclusive space for all students interested in South Asian health and culture.

The Public Health Interest Group (PHIG) aims to promote awareness, interest and leadership in public health and its related activities among medical students, as well as help foster a greater understanding of public health and its relationship to medicine.

The KMSA aims to provide cultural support, mentorship and networking opportunities to Korean medical students at UofT, with an emphasis on building an inclusive community for all. We hope to foster unity among Korean medical students, promote diversity, and celebrate Korean culture in medicine. The club will also explore issues and research relevant to the health of Korean immigrants, including Korean and Asian representation in healthcare. Furthermore, the club will collaborate with other organizations to address issues in medicine for visible minorities. Any UofT medical student can become a member. Private Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kmsaofuoft

The Indigenous Health Series (IHS) facilitates engagement with Indigenous concepts of healing, culture, health, and wellness. Moreover, IHS invites all to join discussions and events focused on Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and ways of being, while fostering culturally safe environments for Indigenous patients and communities.

The Women’s Health Education Initiative is a student-run initiative that aims to provide medical students with clinically relevant material on the topic of women’s health and to promote interest in this field. Workshops will be focused in areas such as sexual, reproductive and mental health, and will be led by various experts in the field.

Pennycillin is a student-run club dedicated to improving financial literacy among medical students. We aim to provide accessible, high-yield education on topics like student debt management, budgeting, investing, taxes, and physician remuneration—tailored specifically to the unique financial journey of Canadian medical trainees. Through interactive workshops, guest speakers, and peer-led discussions, we empower students to take control of their financial future with confidence and clarity.

The Internal Medicine Interest Group increases awareness about internal medicine and its subspecialties. Organizes a speaker series and mentorship program.

The University of Toronto Medicine Academic Interest Group is a student-led initiative for medical students aspiring to careers as physician-scientists. The group fosters a community of like-minded peers, facilitates connections with academic mentors, and provides support and resources to advance research engagement and professional development.

The Longitudinal Academic Mentorship Program (LAMP) is a peer-to-peer, physician-to-student mentorship initiative for the medical trainees at the University of Toronto. Participants are organized in groups which consist of 7-8 students, 1 resident and 1 physician. The mentorship relationship is longitudinal in nature, and groups individually meet once a month in an informal setting (ex. Dinner, escape rooms, nature walks, etc) to share stories and advice. Currently in its pilot stages, LAMP is organized by the Medical Society under the VP Education portfolio, under the guidance of representatives from the MD Program and OHPSA.

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The Choosing Wisely Resource Stewardship Interest Group helps students gain practical education in healthcare stewardship principles. This is done through resident-led interactive sessions that apply Choosing Wisely guidelines to example clinical cases, interprofessional education seminars, quality improvement case competitions, and much more! We also advocate for the inclusion of Choosing Wisely concepts in the MD curriculum.

The Ophthalmology Student Interest Group aims to increase the knowledge of the student body with regards to ophthalmology as a specialty and to develop interest in its choice as a career option.

GreenMeds is a Medical Society Associated Position (MSAP) that aims to increase awareness on the importance of sustainability in medicine. This is accomplished by coordinating the sales of refurbished anatomy equipment, advocating for waste reduction policies, and collaborating with like-minded individuals, such as the Centre for Sustainable Health Systems (CHS) and Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare (ELESH), to create a certificate program on sustainable healthcare for Canadian medical students.

The Hematology Interest Group aims to expose students to the field of hematology. We encourage medical students to learn, understand, and interact more with the world of hematology through workshops.

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The Sport Medicine and Physiatry Interest Group allows those interested in the field to gain firsthand knowledge from leading practitioners in Toronto, including physicians and therapists from the national, international and professional levels. Our yearly events include career panels and clinical skills workshops, among others.

The University of Toronto’s Preclerkship HIV Supplemental Series aims to respond to the need for better medical education in the field of HIV by introducing students to the multidisciplinary elements of HIV care and the spectrum of determinants of health affecting people living with HIV, in Canada and globally. There are opportunities for students to meet with people with HIV/AIDS for one-on-one interviews. Each participant is also guaranteed an observership with physicians treating HIV patients and with a community agency. There are also at least 5 educational seminar lectures featuring experts in various aspects of HIV research and care.

Student Surgical Skills Development (S3D) is a student-led group dedicated to helping medical students develop surgical and procedural skills applicable to a wide range of specialties. S3D offers a space for students to connect with trainees and staff passionate about teaching, and increase their overall exposure to surgical specialties.
Every year, we offer suturing kits at a subsidized cost to medical students and host the largest educational suturing event of the year, led by trainees and faculty at the St. George and Mississauga campus. Throughout the year we build on these foundational skills with sessions on advanced suturing, foley insertion, laparoscopy and more.
We welcome all learners with diverse career interests – no prior experience is required!
Instagram: @s3d.uoft
Links: https://linktr.ee/uoft.s3d (Join our mailing list!)

The POCUS Interest Group provides University of Toronto medical students with the opportunity to engage in a longitudinal and drop-in POCUS skill-building program in order to gain hands-on ultrasound scanning practice and receive feedback from experienced physicians, residents, and fellows.

The Oncology Interest Group aims to introduce medical students to a career in oncology and foster a greater understanding about what this field entails.

The Inner City Health Speaker Series aims to educate and cultivate interest in students regarding issues in inner city health. We organize a series of seminars and shadowing opportunities to help students understand and become involved in improving inner city health. Private Facebook link: www.facebook.com/groups/683575422610947/

Create a safe space for U of T medical students who identify as having a disability (as well as allies) to share and discuss their experiences, as well as to advocate to make medicine at U of T more accessible.

The Clinical Skills Mentorship Club arranges two practice exams (History and Vitals midterm and year-end OSCE) for 1st year students and provides opportunities to practice clinical skills throughout the year.

CGAT is a genetics interest group that raises awareness about genetics in medicine. Our mandate is to expose medical students to the incredible impact genetics has on our lives through seminars, and other exciting genetics opportunities in Toronto. Private Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cgat.uoft

The Medical Education Interest Group at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine is dedicated to guiding future physicians in discovering the dynamic field of medical education. Through engaging events and workshops, we showcase pathways in curriculum development, medical admissions, equity and inclusion in education, and MedEd research. Students are introduced to foundational skills, such as qualitative research methods and tools like nVivo, while connecting with faculty experts in these areas. Join us to uncover the many ways you can contribute to and shape the future of medical education!

IgFM collaborates with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to promote and increase medical student exposure to family medicine. Organizes several diverse events for students including guest lectures, lunch-time speaker series, journal clubs, socials, clinical skills conferences, and a mentorship program.

Designs, organizes and coordinates orientation week for incoming first year students.

SHINE promotes student wellness, academic skills development, and career exploration through student-delivered initiatives, organized in collaboration with the Office of Health Professions Student Affairs (OHPSA). In addition, SHINE informs students about OHPSA’s counselling services and advises OHPSA regarding student needs.

The Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC) at UofT strives to create space and build community among Muslim medical students and allies. We hope to contribute to a positive environment that is conducive to open dialogue about spirituality and faith within the medical community. Throughout the year, we will host events that enhance student life, promote awareness about different faith practices and cultures - particularly the Muslim faith, collaborate with other organizations with a focus on equity, and advocate for faith-based inclusivity within the curriculum.

Med Mittens is a group of medical students who enjoy creating handmade winter accessories for local organizations that serve communities experiencing homelessness. We teach knitting/crochet/embroidery workshops and work together to build a creative space for medical students.

The Global Medical Student Partnership (GMSP) aims to create an international network of medical students. This network will facilitate a greater understanding of global health care issues, promote international health advocacy, and foster relationships between future physicians.

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PEDD, through our affiliation with Surrey Place Centre, offers a 7-week experience that aims to teach preclerkship students clinical manifestation and management of developmental disabilities from an interprofessional perspective. Students will hear talks from healthcare professionals from various fields as well as patients and patient family members.

The Filipino Association of Medical Students aims to address the issues of underrepresentation and inequity as it applies to the Filipino community. Furthermore, it hopes to foster a sense of unity between Filipino medical students at UofT and Ontario in general, and invite everyone to experience Filipino culture and practices, all through collaborative initiatives and community engagement.

Encourages medical students to develop appreciation and enjoyment of cultural arts (e.g. music, dance, art, photography, literature). Organizes attendance of musicals, ballets, film screenings and concert series. Also moderates art/poetry/literature submissions for
student-run art show Synesthesia.

Artbeat, home of the humanities for U of T Medicine, came into being to inspire and encourage medical students at the University of Toronto to nourish and express their creativity. Our group consists of a collection of portfolios, each dedicated to enrich students' experience in a particular arts domain. These portfolios include Companion Curriculum, Synesthesia, Faculty Interviews, Arts & Letters, Photography Club and more.

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The Rural Medicine Interest Group aims to foster student interest and facilitate career exploration in rural medicine. We encourage students to consider practicing medicine in a diverse range of settings, including rural, remote, northern, and under-serviced communities.

We are the University of Toronto Medicine dragon boat team, the Pacemakers! We are a group of individuals encouraging physical activity and wellness among our student community. Our training is composed of weekly workout sessions that involve basic exercises done in an interval training session. During the fall and spring, any interested students are welcome to join us out on the water for optional paddling sessions. In the summer we partake in an annual dragon boat festival at Toronto Centre Island for a fun day of racing and team bonding. This club is open to all students of any skill levels and no prior experience is necessary. Workout drop-ins are also always welcome. We hope you consider joining our family!

The Iranian Medical Student Association of UofT (IMSA) is a group dedicated to supporting the needs of Iranian/Persian medical students of University of Toronto. Any UofT medical student that identifies as part or full Iranian can become a member. The IMSA provides a community to support the cultural, professional, and social needs of the medical students. All members can benefit fully from everything that the IMSA can offer and all members will have a say in how to shape and grow the community.

The Canadian Association of Latin Medical Students (CALMS) is dedicated to increasing the representation of Latinx individuals in medicine and promoting culturally sensitive care for Latin American communities across Canada. We foster an inclusive community of medical students and focus our efforts on three key areas: building community, advancing representation through outreach and mentorship, and sharing knowledge to support culturally competent healthcare.

The Toronto Political Advisory Committee (TPAC) focuses on engaging medical students in the intersection between municipal politics and health. Each year, we chose a cause and formulate specific asks in collaboration with community partners. We organize our annual municipal Lobby Week, where we present and discuss our asks with the City Councillors of Toronto. This year-long effort empowers students to gain advocacy skills while working towards tangible and healthy changes in our city.

The University of Toronto’s annual Medical Student Research Day provides undergraduate medical students with the opportunity to present their own research to their peers. This is the largest student-run medical student research conference in Canada. Projects including basic and clinical sciences to health care, medical education, and public, community, and international health. Prizes are awarded to novice and experienced researchers in both Basic Sciences and Clinical research.

Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality in the foundation of health and healthcare. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections, provides effective prevention, treatment, and in some cases reversal of chronic conditions.
The field of lifestyle medicine is rapidly expanding both nationally and globally. Nationally, there is a growing number of primary care physicians and sub-specialists with additional training in lifestyle medicine, integrating these practices into their respective fields.
We have 2 main goals:
1. Promote lifestyle medicine practices for student well-being and equip them with tools to counsel their future patients effectively.
2. Advocate for the integration of evidence-based lifestyle medicine practices into the undergraduate medical curriculum to prepare future physicians for holistic patient care.

MSFC promotes reproductive justice through lectures, workshops, clinic visits and organization of the Medical Students for Choice Conference on Abortion Provision and Activism.

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Daffydil performs an original theatre production (written, directed, produced and performed by students) through an interdisciplinary effort within the Faculty of Medicine at U of T, in order raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Yearbook Committee will design and publish a yearbook which includes the social and academic events of their class for all 4 years.

The Essential Skills Program (ESP) is a student-led initiative built to address the challenges in achieving technical competency in training by providing the opportunity to teach and learn skills at the undergraduate medical school level. The ESP utilizes a low resource design consisting of a peer-assisted learning model and video assessment for feedback. Peer tutors are trained and verified by surgical experts, and lead participants through 6 main tasks, 3 open and 3 laparoscopic. Student learners attend two 2-hour sessions spread over 2 weeks, where they will video record their performance and submit their videos for feedback by tutors and surgical experts between sessions to allow for deliberate practice. The online platform, Learner’s Space, will be used for assessment, in the form of annotated video feedback, Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills, and Task-Specific Checklists by experts. Students completing the program and mastering the skills will be eligible to be tested as peer tutors for future cohorts. The goal of the program is to increase technical skills exposure for student learners and develop teaching skills of student tutors.

The Laboratory Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) aims to garner interest in and provide early exposure to a wide range of medical specialties that can be categorized under Laboratory Medicine. Laboratory medicine includes pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, transfusion medicine and more. The LMIG hopes to not only garner career interest in lab-related fields, but also emphasize the role and relevance of laboratory specialties in patient care for all medical students, including those who may be interested in pursuing a career other than in laboratory medicine. All students are invited to participate in Case of the Month events and the annual Laboratory Medicine Meet & Greet.

The U of T Med Dance Club is a recreational dance group open to all Medical Students at U of T, regardless of prior dance training. We aim to incorporate all styles of dance and are always eager for students with prior dance experience to teach dance disciplines we might not offer yet. Our focus is to have fun and stay active during the busy school year, while learning some dance moves along the way.

The ENT Interest Group aims to help students fully appreciate the scope of clinical/surgical practice, research and lifestyle that are incumbent to a career in Otolaryngology.

CCMSA strives to connect medical students of Chinese heritage and create a
community that supports one another. We welcome students from any background who
are interested in exploring Chinese traditions and the unique experiences of growing up
Chinese Canadian.
(1) Mission: The CCMSA exists to promote Chinese Canadian culture for student
enjoyment, and community building. The Chinese Club will strive to bring together
medical students interested in learning about Chinese traditions, reconnect with their
heritage, and cultural exploration.
(2) Strategy: The CCMSA will hold social events centered around Chinese
holidays and culinary explorations of unique regions of cuisine not limited to mainland
China. We aim to collaborate with other clubs around campus to connect with Chinese
Canadian students in other professions to network and build relationships. We also aim
to invite Chinese Canadian medical professionals for discussion and debate about
health concerns unique to the Chinese Canadian population to reveal challenges and
promote awareness.
(3) Vision: to create community amongst students and to impart members with
fun memories that will last a lifetime. We recognize that individuals from diverse
backgrounds may resonate with the Chinese Canadian identity and hope to promote an
inclusive environment that celebrates our unique upbringing.

TMIG aims to engage medical students in the exciting, multi-disciplinary field of trauma medicine through interactive simulations, panel discussions, and academic talks.

The Medical Devices Interest Group aims to introduce medical students to the world of medical devices and medical devices industry and how this world affects healthcare in various ways.

Women in Medicine is a medical student-led organization with the primary aim of providing
opportunities for students to meet inspiring female role models in medicine. We also strive to expose students to health and social issues that women face, outside of our classroom curriculum, to help up better serve our future patients.

With mentorship from Dr. Dan Petrescu and Dr. Ariel Gershon, the Health History Interest Group brings people together with a shared passion for the history of medicine and medical humanities. The group aims to foster mentorship, scholarship, and collaboration in the medical humanities across Undergraduate Medical Education at the University of Toronto and beyond.

Breast Friends is a student group that hosts events and fundraisers to raise money and awareness for breast and gynaecological cancer research.

Informs and facilitates surgical career planning through exposure, education, experience, and engagement. Coordinate workshop and a program introduction lunch.

Prototype serves to engage students in learning about human-centered design principles and their application to healthcare issues. Our formal year-long team projects, led by physician mentors, allow students to tackle a design project and create iterative solutions to real life problems. Our informal events engage students in a more non-committal fashion to share professional networks with students of leaders in the design, innovation, and entrepreneurship fields. We approach our teaching and learning systems through the principles of independence, mentor support, and facilitating professional networking.

To provide opportunities for preclerkship students to explore the specialty of anesthesia.

Our mandate is unique to our group. We have in the past collaborated with student groups such as the Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG), but considering our specific focus on delivering cardiovascular-related educational and career events, we have noted no overlap with any other student group at the University of Toronto. We have been encouraged to expand our scope and number of events by trainees interested in cardiology and our efforts have also been supported by U of T Cardiology curriculum developers such as Dr. Michael McDonald. Furthermore, at leading cardiology conferences in North America, it has been noted that all major top tier medical schools have an active Cardiology Interest Group, hence we sought to fill that gap at UofT.

The Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee connects students with important health policy information and facilitate the development of physician-advocates. We are part of a national committee run through CFMS and assemble U of T's delegation to the CFMS Lobby Day in Ottawa.

The goal of the OB-GYN Interest Group to provide a forum for pre-clerkship students to, along with classmates with similar interests, interact with residents and practicing physicians in the specialty as well as to gain mentorship and observer-ship opportunities.Regular career information sessions that will be open to students from all years to learn about various aspects of this specialty (i.e. scope of clinical/surgical practice, research, lifestyle, etc.) Private Facebook link: www.facebook.com/groups/uoftobgyn/

Queer, Trans, and Allied in Medicine aims to run an LGBT health series for pre-clerkship students and to create a space for LGBT medical students and allies to come together for social events and networking.

The Athletics Director supports the Medical Faculty students in their athletic pursuits. This mainly consists of organizing intramural teams, fees and schedules. It also includes yearly events like MedGames, where universities across Canada compete and the yearly Athletics Banquet. There are also various other miscellaneous activities including organizing athletic jerseys and t-shirts for the faculty.

The Dermatology Interest Group is a student-led initiative that brings together medical students interested in exploring the field of dermatology. Through a combination of in-person and virtual events, DIG offers opportunities to build clinical skills, deepen dermatologic knowledge, engage with mentors, and learn about career pathways in dermatology. Our programming includes journal clubs, case-based learning sessions, networking events, and workshops designed to support students at all stages of their medical education.

The Medical Christian Fellowship (MCF) is a supportive community dedicated to walking alongside you as you pursue a career in medicine, helping you grow as a compassionate and capable physician. Our vibrant group provides a space for genuine connection, rest, and fellowship amidst the demands of medical school. Open to all, we strive to build lasting relationships among students, residents, and doctors across Toronto, offering a place for reflection, support, and community in the spirit of hope, care, and love of Jesus.