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Department of Psychiatry

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

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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.

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Resources for Learners and Faculty

Learner Mistreatment Resources and Supports

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

Reporting Pathways for Faculty Concerns and Grievances

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

Wellness at Temerty Medicine

The Temerty Faculty of Medicine Wellness webpages provide wellness information and resources for both faculty and learners, including crisis supports, non-emergent supports, wellness programming offered at the Faculty of Medicine, and a resource library.

Teacher Resources

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