Toronto Star

Opinion: I’m a Dean at Ontario’s newest medical school. Our admissions system is facing criticism. But it’s the best way to get the doctors we need

When the recent media coverage questioning the admission criteria for Toronto Metropolitan University’s new school of medicine emerged, I was hosting an international conference on how to identify, foster and retain talent in the medical profession.

TMU School of Medicine

South Asian Community Health Task Force makes generous investment in medical education and community advocacy

The South Asian Community Health Task Force (external link)  (SACHTF) has donated $100,000 on behalf of fundraising efforts from the Brampton community towards the Community Health Advocate Entrance Award.

RV Anderson

Central Bridge Replacement: A bridge to strengthen community connections

Located on Bridge Street, the Central Bridge in Carleton Place is an important downtown corridor connecting the north and south sides of the Town across the Mississippi River. By 2018, the historic three-span steel girder bridge had become a pressing concern for the Town as it was nearing the end of its service life. An environmental assessment and public consultations also identified other concerns for the community, including the need for better road...

TMU School of Medicine

Creating healthy change for communities across Canada with our bold new School of Medicine

At Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), we are tackling the healthcare gaps facing our communities by introducing a bold new School of Medicine. Our medical school will shape future-ready doctors who are dedicated to delivering primary care to those who need it most, and will empower them to innovate and drive change within the Canadian healthcare system.

TMU thanks the City of Brampton for the use of its Gore Meadows Community Centre & Library and the Chinguacousy Park Greenhouse facilities.

TMU School of Medicine

Physicians Making an Impact: Meet Dr. Jessica Thom

On the surface, it would seem that Dr. Jessica Thom found her path to medicine in a typical way, by having an interest in and an aptitude for science. But her desire to become a physician was also borne of another, more unexpected, passion: mystery novels.

TMU School of Medicine

Behind the Mask: A Day in the Life of a General Internal Medicine Resident

From complex problem solving to managing multiple patients, General Internal Medicine is not for the weak. That’s exactly where Brandon Mitchell, resident of TMU’s School of Medicine inaugural class, thrives.

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When the Impossible Becomes Possible / Quand l’impossible deviant possible

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TMU School of Medicine

Creating a new kind of med school

I am writing to the community to provide an update on our School of Medicine and to clarify some misunderstandings. Over the past few weeks, you have likely seen a series of media columns that have been critical of our approach to admissions. I would like to set the record straight.
We know that there is a tremendous need for family physicians in the region, especially those who can provide culturally respectful medical care.

TMU School of Medicine

TMU to open Integrated Health Clinics

Toronto, November 26, 2024 -- Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) today announced a transformative investment in the TMU School of Medicine from Moez and Marissa Kassam. The Kassams, through their Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund, have made a landmark $5 million contribution— the first of its kind to the School—to support the training of much-needed health professionals in the underserved Peel region. This investment advances TMU's mission to transform health-care delivery in Ontario by addressing health inequities and deepening community engagement.

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Physicians Making an Impact: Meet Dr. Maryam Hussain

Raised in a family of five generations of doctors, medicine seemed like the de facto career for Dr. Fatima Maryam Hussain, who resolved to become a physician when she was just five years old. But for her, becoming a doctor was more than a matter of lineage; it was legacy. Growing up in Pakistan, Dr. Hussain recalls hearing stories of her maternal grandfather’s bedside manner and incredible ability to listen.

TMU School of Medicine

Kassams make landmark investment in equity at TMU School of Medicine

Toronto, November 26, 2024 -- Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) today announced a transformative investment in the TMU School of Medicine from Moez and Marissa Kassam. The Kassams, through their Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund, have made a landmark $5 million contribution— the first of its kind to the School—to support the training of much-needed health professionals in the underserved Peel region. This investment advances TMU's mission to transform health-care delivery in Ontario by addre...

York University

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York University - Announcement of appointment of dean, Faculty of Health

Dear colleagues,

I am excited to announce that the search for the next dean, Faculty of Health has reached a successful conclusion.

The search committee, chaired by Provost Lisa Philipps and comprised of members of the Faculty of Health (faculty, staff and students) and one member appointed by me, undertook an extensive national and international search which attracted outstanding candidates for this key position in our University. On May 3, the Board of Governors concurred with my recomme...

RV Anderson

Shawn Scott: From student to CEO

It occurred to us a while back that, while you can easily get to know the great people here at RVA, it may be hard to get more info on Shawn, our President and CEO, outside of our Leadership page. So, we thought we’d take some time and ask Shawn to tell everyone a bit about himself, and how he came to run this amazing company.Shawn Scott is an award-winning executive with a thirty-year career that spans water and wastewater, municipal infrastructure, urban development, and P3 projects. As the cu...

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Our team: Tisha Doucette

Tisha grew up in awe of nature on a farm in Norfolk County, where she was free to roam and explore. Curious from the start, her childhood was filled with daily discoveries in the natural environment that surrounded her: tent caterpillars in the trees, a giant puffball in the woods, critters in a nearby irrigation pond that she would collect and observe in a kiddy pool.As Tisha grew older, her eyes were opened to the complex interconnectivity between all living things. Greenpeace initiatives, the...

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Our team: Bernardo Majano

Bernardo developed an interest in all things mechanical early on. His favorite childhood toy, Meccano, was an early introduction to mechanical systems; when he became a bit older, he moved onto reading his uncle’s engineering textbooks so he could learn how cars, airplanes, watches, pumps, valves, and fans worked. After briefly considering a career as a rockstar as a teen (an idea that he soon abandoned for lack of musical talent), Bernardo went on to pursue his bachelor’s in mechanical engineer...

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Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Plant: Restoring a piece of Hamilton’s history, taking it into its next chapter

First constructed in the 1930s, the Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is a singular facility in the City of Hamilton’s infrastructure: as the only water treatment plant servicing the greater urban area, it provides water for consumption and fire protection for over 500,000 people in the community. Located on what was once the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks complex, the plant houses the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technolo...

RV Anderson

Flexibility at RVA | Shawn Scott

The rules are changing.A new world of work is emerging, and along with it has come a once-in-a-generation opportunity for better, newly imagined employee experiences. Terms like ‘flexibility’ and ‘work-life harmony’ aren’t just buzzwords; they’re now table stakes.At RVA, we not only love the actual design work we do, but we love designing the experience of working here. So, to kick off our summer-long #RVAFlex campaign, we sat down with none other than Shawn Scott, our President and CEO, to talk...

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Our Team: Aaron Bell

From a young age, Aaron has always been driven by curiosity. From fixing the VCR to taking apart anything he could around the house (much to his family’s chagrin), he has always been fascinated by how things worked and how they could be made better. This explains why his career has been focused on asking why we build our cities the way we do, and how our infrastructure can improve both our constructed and natural environments. While his future career path could have taken on many forms – urban p...

TMU School of Medicine

TMU Black Health Lead on breaking down barriers to medical education access

In this Q&A, Dr. Trudy McFarlane talks about her role, how she will work to meet the needs of Black learners and communities, and how the School of Medicine is changing medical education. The interview was originally published by Alumni Relations in February 2024.

RV Anderson

Alton Village Streetscaping: Growing a community while honouring its past

One of Caledon’s largest communities, Alton Village was a hamlet originally founded 1816 as a thriving milling operation on a tributary of the Credit River. To this day, Alton Village retains its unique charm with its beautifully preserved heritage sites, repurposed old mills, cascading waterfalls, and stunning views of Shaws Creek. Modern-day Alton is one of Caledon’s proudest historical landmarks, and a fast-developing community that draws more resid...

RV Anderson

Our Team: Mark Bruder

Ever since the age of six, Mark has taken family road trips back and forth between Ontario and Florida, where he had the opportunity to visit many theme parks along the way, such as Cedar Point, Kings Island, Six Flags, Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Canada’s Wonderland. It wasn’t long after he first rode the Jr. Gemini roller coaster at Cedar Point that he knew he wanted to design one someday. Fast forward a few years later, Mark would go on to earn his Bachelor of Engineering Science in civi...

RV Anderson

RVA is an Envision Qualified Company

TORONTO—August 23, 2022—As part of our firm’s ongoing commitment to global climate change and sustainability goals, R. V. Anderson Associates Ltd. (RVA) is proud to announce that it has become an Envision Qualified Company and a sustaining member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).Developed and managed by ISI, Envision® is a holistic framework and rating system that enables a thorough examination of the sustainability and resiliency of all types of infrastructure. It is the on...

RV Anderson

Our Team: Kim Sayers

Based in our Toronto office, Kim came to us by way of Winnipeg, Lethbridge, Calgary, and even Doha, Qatar – all the cities that her family has lived in throughout her childhood. Her interest in the engineering field would come after her travels, when she graduated high school and decided to follow her strengths in math and science to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering Science at Western University in London, Ontario. Still in search of a home base after graduation, Kim decided to further her studi...