Delivering with and for our communities is a key priority in Together for Better Health, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) strategic plan. This critical component of our mission is reflected in the numerous School- and department-led community engagement activities across our Faculty. It is also reflected in the guiding principles of the Community Engagement and Belonging Hub, led by the Vice-Dean, Education and Community Engagement:
- Building on a culture of openness and mutual respect, and the varied experiences, ideas and backgrounds of our faculty, staff and learners;
- Listening to, learning from and engaging with the communities we serve, with a focus on those that have been historically marginalized;
- Assuring equity in the recruitment of students and in the support we offer each and every member of our community as they learn and contribute to our mission;
- Ensuring that health professions learners understand an individual’s health in the wider context of history, culture and socioeconomic factors;
- Choosing our words carefully to create an environment where all feel welcome and valued.