Halton Healthcare and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) School of Medicine have reached an agreement.
The partnership will see local hospitals host TMU Medical Learners. President and CEO of Halton Healthcare Melissa Farrell says this paves the way in advancing the provision of quality care, bolstering physician recruitment and retention.
“Our community is growing at a rate more than double the provincial average with an increase of 200,000 in the next 15 years,” adds Farrell. “The community will need an influx of primary care providers for many years to come.”
In September 2025, the TMU School of Medicine will open its doors at 150 Central Park Drive in Brampton. The school’s mandate is intentionally focused on increasing primary care capacity with a target of 60% of residency spots in family medicine and a commitment to fostering opportunities for international medical graduates. TMU plans to welcome its inaugural class of 105 residents in July 2025 and 94 MD students in September 2025, pending successful preliminary accreditation.
“Halton Healthcare has a rich history of supporting physician and clinician training, with longstanding academic affiliations with institutions such as McMaster University and Mohawk College,” says Dr. Stephen Chin, Interim Vice-President, Medical Affairs, Halton Healthcare. “By partnering with TMU, Halton Healthcare fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in patient care.”
Halton Healthcare is no stranger to partnerships. Over the past few years, they’ve been working with Canadian company Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (DDC). This agreement sees Halton Healthcare use drones to transport laboratory blood, urine and tissue specimens requiring testing.
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