On Sept. 3, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) celebrated the official launch of its new School of Medicine in Brampton, welcoming the inaugural class of 94 MD students and 105 resident students. It marked the first new medical school in the Greater Toronto Area in over 100 years.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) President and Vice-Chancellor Mohamed Lachemi delivers the opening remarks to the inaugural class of students and assembled guests at the School of Medicine launch in Brampton, with Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones, Minister Nolan Quinn and other TMU and government leaders in attendance. Photo credit: Alyssa K. Faoro
Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Ministers Nolan Quinn and Charmaine Williams, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, TMU President Mohamed Lachemi, Founding Dean Teresa Chan and many other university leaders and government dignitaries joined the celebration, recognizing what Lachemi called "a historic day, not just for Brampton and the Peel region, but the entire province."
"This launch today is more than a celebration, it's a promise to bring better health care to Ontario," Lachemi added, as he spoke to students and guests gathered at the new School of Medicine.
Designed to train the next generation of physicians through innovative teaching, firsthand clinical placements and community-focused care, the School of Medicine opened its doors as a defining moment for Brampton, Ontario and the GTA.
Click here to see photos from the opening celebration.
