Physician Assistant Program UofT

11/12/2025

An exciting new chapter for Temerty Medicine's Physician Assistant Program as it changes in size, scope and ambition.

This fall marks an exciting new chapter for Temerty Medicine’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program — one that builds on 15 years of growth, innovation and teamwork.

11/12/2025

Isabella Zaffino has always had an interest in learning about health care, from volunteering at a hospice and in a hospital emergency room, to doing research in a lab at The Hospital for Sick Children. Now, the physician assistant student at Temerty Medicine has taken on a new role — as a guest ed...

11/10/2025

Congratulations to our incredible Academic Coordinator, Aurthi Muthukumaran, on being awarded CAPA Educator of the Year 2025!

We are beyond proud of Aurthi for this well-deserved recognition of her dedication, passion, and excellence in PA education. Her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to our students inspire us every day — we’re so lucky to have her as part of our team!
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11/07/2025

Our Physician Assistant faculty, facilitators, and alumni are representing us proudly at the 2025 CAPA Conference in Calgary, Alberta — sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements, and shaping the future of the PA profession in Canada. Thank you .acam for hosting this great event!

11/04/2025

Congratulations to one of our second year students Isabella, whose article was published in the Toronto Star! Her piece, “Opinion | Patients are enduring excruciating wait times and limited access to doctors. People like me are part of the solution,” sheds light on how PAs can help strengthen Canada’s healthcare system.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/patients-are-enduring-excruciating-wait-times-and-limited-access-to-doctors-people-like-me-are/article_d89d9a34-dd4c-4a5d-b397-f1279e659ced.html

11/04/2025

Explore your future in health sciences! Join us on November 13, 1–4 PM at the Faculty of Pharmacy for the Explore Health Sciences: Grad & Professional Programs Fair. Don’t forget to grab your Health Sciences Passport and enter to win a U of T Bookstore giftcard!
Registration is required – https://UofTHealthSciencesFair2025.eventbrite.ca

10/29/2025

Congratulations to the Physician Assistant Class of 2025! Your hard work, dedication, and compassion have brought you to this incredible milestone. Over the past few years, you’ve faced challenges with resilience, supported one another through countless hours of study and clinical experiences, and grown into skilled, empathetic healthcare professionals.

We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and the professionalism you’ve shown throughout your journey. As you step into the next chapter of your careers, we have no doubt that you will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and communities.

10/28/2025

📆 One month away from the biggest PA event of the year! A New Era For Canadian PAs.
This is your chance to Meet your peers, gain new insights with CPD Credits, and celebrate the power of PAs in Canada.
🏔️ Calgary,Alberta: November 6–8.
🎟️ Register now before it’s too late, https://capa-acam.ca/capa2025/registration

10/28/2025

Over the last decade, Temerty Medicine MD alumna Tara Kiran has examined how changes in policy, payment and practice shape access, equity, and quality in primary care. She discusses her journey from clinician to researcher to champion of primary care renewal, and the power of the patient’s voice i...

10/09/2025

We are very proud to share that Peter Tzakas, Program Director, and Aurthi Muthukumaran, Academic Coordinator of the BScPA Program at the University of Toronto, presented on Enhancing Assessment: Competency Committees in PA Education & Best Practices at the PAEA Education Forum in San Diego. A big thank you to Peter and Aurthi for representing UofT and sharing their knowledge on this important topic in PA education!

10/08/2025

The Physician Assistant Program Admissions team is at the Wilfrid Laurier Further Education Fair until 2 PM today! Do you have questions about the application process or the PA journey? Stop by and visit us. Don’t miss the chance to connect!