The York University School of Medicine is dedicated to shaping the next generation of physicians through innovation, compassion, and discovery. With a focus on excellence in education, research and patient care, we prepare future doctors to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Vision
Educating exceptional physicians, advancing innovation and reimagining health care to improve outcomes for all.
Mission
The School of Medicine educates clinically excellent, person-centred physicians to deliver high-quality, community-based primary and generalist care, grounded in social accountability, interprofessional collaboration and immersive learning. In parallel, the school advances research and discovery that improves lives and strengthens health systems.
Values
We are accountable to the diverse communities we serve, building trusted, reciprocal relationships and aligning our education, research and service with their self‑identified health priorities. Through partnerships, we integrate community knowledge to inform person-centred care, shape education and scholarship and strengthen the responsiveness of health systems to community needs
We foster a culture of caring and belonging that celebrates diversity in all its forms and honours Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing. We recruit, develop and support the well-being of learners, faculty and staff, while embedding equity informed perspectives across our programs and learning environments. In partnership with communities, we advance research that centres and amplifies Indigenous voices and those of other historically marginalized groups.
We are champions of collaboration and integration, grounded in open communication, mutual respect and shared purpose. By working with and across professions, disciplines, communities and institutions, we cultivate inclusive, equitable and trust-based partnerships. We value every voice and foster environments where diverse perspectives are integrated to drive innovation, learning and collective impact.
We uphold the highest standards in teaching, research, service and stewardship, fostering a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement and lifelong learning. We take responsibility for the school’s results and strive to exceed the expectations of our learners and the communities we serve.
We foster creative problem-solving and bold experimentation, bridging education, research, and practice within a trusting, inclusive culture. We encourage curiosity,
embrace diverse perspectives, and work collaboratively to shape a future-ready, responsive health care system.