The Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) is a unique initiative designed for high school students who are Indigenous or identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, or multi-racial with connections to Black heritage. Participants join hands-on activities, experiments, lectures, and specialized projects led by professionals at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They explore fields […]
The Indigenous Peer Mentorship Group (IPMG) was created to build community among new to UTM Indigenous students while introducing them to supports and services around campus that foster their holistic well-being during a transitional time in their education journeys. Additionally, this program is designed to empower Indigenous Students in their identities and create a space […]
Support, Engage, Experience University of Toronto Mississauga (SEE UTM) is an access program and collaboration between the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and Peel District School Board. SEE UTM aims to make post-secondary education more accessible to students who come from communities historically underrepresented at UTM. These students may have been marginalized due to socio-economic […]
Indigenous Access Days is an initiative aimed at giving Indigenous students the opportunity to experience the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus and become familiar with the support and services available at UTM and other institutions. This program is intended to empower Indigenous students to view post-secondary education as a viable option by demonstrating how […]
The U of T Mississauga Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) provides mature students (over 20 years of age) with the opportunity to gain admission to undergraduate studies, even if they do not meet traditional admission requirements and have been away from formal education for some time. Participants can choose to join a mentorship program that includes peer […]
This program offers Indigenous high school students the opportunity to explore university life at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. Participants join a mentorship program that connects them with current Indigenous students who have navigated the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Engaging workshops and events throughout the program empower Indigenous identity and provide […]
iLEAD, which stands for Inspiring Leadership in Equity, Accessibility, and Diversity, was created from discussions among medical learners whose identities have often restricted their career opportunities and advancement. This program aims to support first and second-year medical students from equity-deserving groups.The iLEAD Mentorship Program is a two-tier longitudinal opportunity that connects:1. Incoming first year medical […]
The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector DMP is open to MScOT, MScPT and MHScSLP students from social, cultural, and or economically diverse communities. Students can apply to be matched with a clinician mentor who is able to support in their educational and professional development. The Office of Learner Affairs is responsible for organizing the mentorship match between […]
The MED DMP aims to connect Temerty Faculty of Medicine undergraduate medical students or first year residents from minoritized groups to faculty mentors who are able to support and assist them in their educational and professional growth and development. The Office of Learner Affairs is responsible for organizing the mentorship match between learner mentee and […]
The UTM Black Alumni Mentorship Program provides upper-year, self-identified Black students an opportunity to engage in meaningful mentoring relationships and build a supportive network. The self-identified Black alumni who have joined this program as mentors come from diverse academic and career backgrounds and are eager to share their experiences with students. This one-on-one mentorship experience […]