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About the Faculty

As the first and largest bilingual faculty of medicine in Canada, we offer a competitive education in a dynamic learning environment.

Pursuing Excellence

Here, you will have access to state-of-the art facilities and specialized institutions as you learn alongside world-class physicians and scientists. We are a national leader in medical education and research intensity, and rank among the top faculties of medicine in the world for clinical medicine, public health, and research impact.

We invite you to explore the diverse and interdisciplinary opportunities within our programs.

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Leading Innovation for a Healthier World

OUR MISSION

To expand our global leadership in a dynamic environment through interdisciplinary innovation in education, research, health of populations and patient-partnered care, in both official languages. 

OUR VALUES

Compassion, diversity, inclusion, integrity, professionalism, respect, social accountability, sustainability, transparency, wellness.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

EDUCATION

  • Enrich the learner experience
  • Expand innovative education programs
  • Foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional learning
  • Grow our education research methods centre

RESEARCH

  • Build on our current strengths
  • Advance our emerging research priorities
  • Enhance our world-class collaborative research environment
  • Grow our state-of-the-art research infrastructure

ENGAGEMENT

  • Expand our recognition programs
  • Nurture a diverse and equitable environment
  • Champion Faculty-wide wellness
  • Promote a respectful and professional environment

FRANCOPHONIE

  • Advance la Francophonie
  • Cultivate a francophile environment
  • Engage with our francophone communities
  • Broaden our bilingual programs

INTERNATIONALIZATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH

  • Ensure impactful and diverse partnerships
  • Improve global health locally and abroad
  • Prioritize our social accountability mandate
  • Empower our learners for global citizenship