Centres of Collaboration
Wilson Centre
The Wilson Centre is a collaborative partnership between the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, and the University Hospital Network (UHN) that is dedicated to the advancement of healthcare education and practice through research. It fosters the discovery and application of new knowledge, promotes synergies between diverse theoretical perspectives, and serves as a leader in education and research. For more information, visit the Wilson Centre website at cre.med.utoronto.ca
Centre for Faculty Development (CFD)
First established in 2002, the Centre for Faculty Development (CFD) is a pioneering collaboration between St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. CFD provides support and promotion of excellence in teaching, research, education and scholarship, and serves as an international leader in the development of health-related professional development programs. For more information, visit the CFD website at cfd.med.utoronto.ca
Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB)
The Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB) is a partnership between the University of Toronto and 16 affiliated hospital and community healthcare organizations. The JCB studies important ethical, health-related topics through research and clinical activities. It counts more than 180 multidisciplinary professionals, working both nationally and internationally to enhance health care standards. For more information, visit the JCB website at www.jointcentreforbioethics.ca
Centre for Patient Safety
The Centre for Patient Safety, currently under development is a collaborative partnership between the University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Its mission to create, disseminate and implement new patient safety knowledge. This unique approach to the promotion of patient safety will address risk management issues and ensure the efficient dissemination of best patient care practices to academic and administrative leaders in the field.