Creating healthy change with our bold new School of Medicine
We believe change starts with education. That’s why we’re tackling the healthcare gaps facing our communities by introducing a bold new medical school.
At our School of Medicine, we will shape future-ready doctors who are dedicated to delivering primary care to those who need it most. Doctors from our communities who will work with our communities to improve health and wellbeing. And doctors who, through our pillars, or guiding principles, will advance our shared vision to build a healthier, more equitable world.
Dr. Teresa Chan, founding dean of TMU's School of Medicine and vice-president, medical affairs discusses how we can equip the physicians of tomorrow to succeed, why Brampton is the perfect place for a new school of medicine, and why she’s glad she didn’t take a straightforward path to becoming a doctor.
Our timeline
What started as a vision is quickly becoming a reality. In summer 2025, our new School of Medicine in Brampton will officially open its doors to learners in our residency programs; MD students will follow in September 2025, pending successful preliminary accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools.
The timeline below outlines some key dates that have defined our journey to date—and some milestones will shape our future.
March 2021
Government of Ontario awards TMU planning grant for a medical school in Brampton
July 2021
City of Brampton Committee of Council unanimously votes in support of the TMU School of Medicine
March 2022
Government of Ontario confirms support for TMU School of Medicine
October 2022
School of Medicine signs affiliation agreement with William Osler Health System (WOHS) as its primary clinical partner
January 2023
City of Brampton donates former Bramalea Civic Centre as the future home of the School of Medicine, along with $20 million to support its transformation
March 2023
TMU Senate approves establishment of the School of Medicine
July 2023
Dr. Teresa M. Chan appointed Founding Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice-President, Medical Affairs
May 2024
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and College of Family Physicians of Canada determines accreditation status of 17 proposed residency programs
Fall 2024
MD admissions open*
*Pending successful preliminary accreditation by CACMS
July 2025
School of Medicine welcomes first cohort of 105 residents
September 2025
School of Medicine welcomes first cohort of 94 medical students