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The Department of Psychiatry is a community of extraordinary people dedicated to shaping the future of psychiatry. By providing excellent education and fostering innovative research, we work to ensure that the next generation of patients will receive the best possible care.

Message from the Chair

A portrait photo of Dr. Simone Vigod
The Department of Psychiatry at University of Toronto is the largest department of its kind in Canada. We have outstanding clinical care programs, world-renowned researchers, and residency programs that train many of Canada’s psychiatrists. These strengths provide immense opportunities to lead, accelerating education, research, and clinical innovation to benefit patients now and in the future.

Resources for Learners and Faculty

The Department of Psychiatry is committed to enabling a positive learning and working environment for everyone in our community.

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine (TFOM) is committed to providing a transparent and responsive process to resolve concerns and grievances.

Teachers of residents within the Department of Psychiatry have access to diverse and numerous resources through Faculty Development, as well as residency-specific resources.