Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

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The Department of Medical Biophysics and the 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 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
Vinayak Bhandari Yr 4 PhD student in Bristow/Boutros lab
Stecia Marie Fletcher Yr 4 PhD student in O’Reilly lab
Dr. Thomas Kislinger MBP Professor and MBP Dept Chair
Dr. Bojana Stefanovic MBP Associate Professor

Dr. Graham Wright		 MBP Professor

 

EDI-Mandated Representatives on Departmental Committees position
Dr. Anne Martel 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