Welcome to the CFD
The Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) is a partnership between Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. We are committed to supporting the development of our participants and community members in their multiple roles and activities in health professions education.
We recognize that due to the current circumstance with COVID-19 pandemic, several CFD participants, facilitators and staff may no longer be able to attend scheduled events. Our team will review our programming calendar regularly and may notify you around the cancellation or rescheduling of upcoming events. If you are no longer able to attend an event, please cancel your registration.
Upcoming Events
We provide flexible and adaptable programming that is responsive to emerging needs, facilitates communities and networking, and supports capacity building across the system. Our offerings include longitudinal programs, individual workshops, communities of practice and monthly rounds. Please click here to view all of our upcoming events.
Latest News
The winners of the 2021 University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine Awards have been announced and included in the winners this year are our very own Lindsay Baker, Latika…
To help us work towards our commitment to embodying principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression in all our program activities we are thrilled to be inviting two new members to our…
Brenda was recently announced as the 2021 Helen Saarinen Lecturer, McMaster University. She is our current Program Lead for the Education Scholars Program and one of the co-developers of the…
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Upcoming Events
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28JanThis workshop focuses on actively engaging emotion and affect as a form of knowledge through storytelling. It describes how emotional memory transforms knowledge through close listening to another’s experience and how relational possibilities can occur through mutual narrative experience. -
2FebThis workshop will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the science of adaptive expertise. We will describe the construct of adaptive expertise, present examples of evidence-based cognitive and curricular mechanisms that support development of adaptive expertise and help participants envision the translation of theoretical research into education practice. -
23FebThis workshop will explore and unpack common barriers and insecurities in taking on a more active role of allyship. Participants will complete a structured critical process that culminates in specific strategies for recognizing opportunities for allyship, and practicing and debriefing what to say and//or do.
Our Communities
The CFD cultivates inclusive communities to mobilize knowledge, resources, and expertise to support faculty development across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s communities to learn more and connect.
Our Programs
The CFD offers a number of exceptional programs to meet current and emerging faculty development needs across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s programs to determine which may best meet your interests and needs.
Our Communities
The CFD cultivates inclusive communities to mobilize knowledge, resources, and expertise to support faculty development across the health system. View the full listing of CFD’s communities to learn more and connect.