The Medical School Intensive program is a two-part series aimed at helping undergraduate students feel more prepared and certain about their medical school aspirations.
The Black Flourishing Mentorship Program is a weeklong summer initiative designed to empower Black youth in grades 9-12 by connecting them with UTM’s vibrant Black-identifying community. Through mentorship, affirming and reflective engagement and academic exposure, the program aims to inspire participants to envision and pursue post-secondary education and leadership opportunities at the University of Toronto […]
First Year Check-ins are events where Black identifying first year students can connect with each other, discuss transition to university, experiences had thus far, destress and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. These transitional year events are designed to support resource navigation. First Year Check-ins are part of the ‘Black Flourishing and Placemaking […]
Black, Brilliance and Belonging (BBB) at UTM consists of a series of events that are designed for Black identifying students rooted in identity and culture. These events aim to support them in their transition into, and retention while in university. BBB programs help students to build a sense of belonging and community, and meaningful connections, […]
Students are given a head-start on their academic journey by participating in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s interactive High School Workshops Outreach Program. Designed to help Grade 11 and 12 students picture themselves at U of T, these free in-person and virtual workshops include a range of topics and experiences to choose from, including […]
The Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CBWC) is an initiative from the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC). It supports prospective and current students at UTM who identify as Black and/or Caribbean by providing them with a culturally affirming space where they can develop their academic skills while connecting with peers and faculty with similar […]
The Community of Support (COS) program is a collaborative initiative supported by several faculties of medicine across Canada, which supports prospective students facing systemic barriers on their journeys to medical education, basic sciences, and rehabilitation sciences programs. This includes individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, Filipino, Latin American, and students that face financial barriers, and/or self-identify […]
DICE is a mentorship group, lead by cardiology-residents, with a mission to introduce undergraduate and medical students from traditionally underrepresented groups, particularly among learners who identify as Black or Indigenous, to the field of cardiology. DICE presents sessions and events in partnership with other programs within the University of Toronto, including the Summer Mentorship Program […]
UpSurge is a mentorship program aimed at stimulating interest, providing support, and guiding underrepresented students in pursuing surgical careers. This entails long-term, goal-oriented strategies for providing exposure to the different surgical specialties, ensuring resource availability, and facilitating networking opportunities. The program is available to trainees and medical students from underrepresented ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. UpSurge […]