Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

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The Department of Medical Biophysics and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto are committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all that we do.

This includes:

  • recruiting students, faculty, and staff that reflect the diversity of our society.
  • maintaining an environment of equity and fairness where all can work and learn.
  • assuring that our programs and curricula prepare our graduates to meet the needs of the diverse communities they will serve in their careers in Canada and around the world.

For more information, please see the Temerty Faculty of Medicine Diversity Statement.

Learn more about how the Faculty of Medicine fosters and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting the Faculty EDI Website.

Code of Conduct

MBP fully embraces the University of Toronto statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). In that context, all members of the department will:

  • incorporate consideration of EDI in student recruitment, training, and evaluation as well as faculty recruitment, retention, and promotion, toward the goal of greater diversity in the MBP faculty and in the professions pursued by MBP graduates, reflecting broader society.
  • identify unconscious bias disadvantaging specific groups and develop strategies to mitigate its impact in all departmental activities.
  • encourage open discussion of EDI issues that is respectful and evidence-based.

EDI Committee

The Medical Biophysics Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee meets regularly to discuss and address issues related to EDI within the department. This committee also develops outreach workshops and hosts EDI seminars which all MBP students and faculty are encouraged to attend.

 

MBP EDI Committee Member Position Member Since
Ramy Ayoub MBP Student Nov 2020
Monica Bell Villa MBP Student Jan 2020
Charlie Berger MBP Recruitment and Communications Officer Sept 2018
Dr. Nilesh Ghugre MBP Assistant Professor Nov 2020
Cindy Ha Yr 3 PhD student in the Harding lab July 2020
Kristine Keon Yr 2 MSc student in the Rubinstein lab May 2019
Dr. Thomas Kislinger MBP Professor and MBP Dept Chair Sept 2018
Dr. Hon Leong MBP Associate Professor Nov 2020
Kayley-Jasmin Marchena-Romero Yr 2 MSc Student in the MacIntosh lab July 2020
Dr. John Sled MBP Professor and MBP Dept Vice Chair May 2020
Anastasia Smolina Yr 2 MSc student in the Sled lab Oct 2019
Dr. Bojana Stefanovic MBP Associate Professor Sept 2018
Dr. Graham Wright MBP Professor Sept 2018

 

EDI-Mandated Representatives on Departmental Committees position
Dr. Greg Stanisz MBP Professor, MBP Student Admissions Representative - Uptown
Dr. Thomas Kislinger MBP Chair, MBP Student Admissions Representative - Downtown
Dr. Bojana Stefanovic MBP Associate Professor, MBP Executive Committee Representative
Dr. Graham Wright MBP Professor, MBP APC Committee Representative

If you would like to know more about the MBP EDI Committee, please review the Terms of Reference.

To learn how to get involved, or if you have any questions, please email MBP EDI Committee Chair Dr. Bojana Stefanovic.

Upcoming EDI Seminars/Workshops

View Upcoming EDI Seminars/Workshops.

Training Opportunities

Share Your Thoughts on Inclusivity in MBP

We are determined to continue educating ourselves on the many academic and societal structure gaps that exist and we want to hear your thoughts on what the department can do to be more inclusive of minority groups. Please share your thoughts here.

Resources

Departmental/University of Toronto EDI Resources

EDI-Related Articles