Office of Learner Affairs

6 Queen's Park Crescent West
C. David Naylor Building, 3rd Floor
(416) 978-­2764
ola.reception@utoronto.ca
 

The Associate Dean, Learner Affairs and staff of the Office of Learner Affairs (OLA) are dedicated to supporting MD learners in achieving their full academic and personal potential within Temerty Faculty of Medicine programs. They have expertise in a variety of areas, and access to extensive resources and networks within the University and surrounding communities.

 

Supports

OLA supports for MD learners include:

  • Private, confidential, short-­term counselling as well as case management and service navigation.
  • Career Counselling including self-­assessment, medical specialty exploration, CaRMS application assistance, CV and personal statement critique, and Residency interview practice and support. The Career Counsellors also conduct workshops, presentations, and career panels.
  • Learning Strategy support including individual consultation for any student experiencing academic difficulties, who would like to discuss their approach to learning and how it might change across the course of their program; or who would like to build skills in critical reasoning and analysis and to develop a reflective practice to support them both academically and clinically.
  • Mentorship consultation to learners seeking formal or informal mentorship or guidance on successful mentoring connections. 
  • Administration of mentorship programs like the iLEAD Mentorship Program (peer to peer) and the Diversity Mentorship Program (faculty to peer), BlackCap (fosters mentorship, community, advocacy and development for Black Learners) and maintenance of the Learner Mentorship Database.

Full details on Office of Learner Affairs services and programming are available at: https://meded.temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/office-learner-affairs

 

Appointments

All supports and services are confidential and no cost. Appointments are offered in both virtual and in-person at the St. George and UTM campuses. Appointments can be made by booking an appointment through the OLA website or contacting the Office of Learner Affairs directly.

 

University of Toronto - Mississauga

UTM learners at the Mississauga Academy of Medicine (MAM), and Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy may also contact the Student Support Administrator, located in the Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Complex or via email at mam.learnerexperience@utoronto.ca to arrange appointments at the UTM campus.

 

Accommodation and Accessibility 

Learners requesting disability-related accommodation(s) are asked to contact their campus’ Accessibility Services office for assistance. More details can be found in the MD Accommodations Process Student Information Sheet.   

 

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