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Strategies, Reports and Bulletins

The Department of Family Medicine is committed to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Through our strategic plans, departmental bulletin, and annual reports, we share important updates, highlight our achievements, and communicate the priorities and initiatives shaping our Department's future.

We invite you to explore these publications to learn more about our ongoing work, accomplishments, and strategic direction.

Getting Started on Our Strategic Planning Process 2026-2031​

Complete our Strategic Plan Survey

We want to hear your ideas about the opportunities and strategic focus that will define the next chapter of the Department of Family Medicine. Your input is essential in shaping our future direction. We encourage you to participate in our Strategic Plan Survey and share your perspectives as we develop our priorities for the years ahead.

As our current strategic plan approaches its conclusion, we have an opportunity to build on a strong foundation.​

Together we have expanded educational capacity, increased research impact, advanced social accountability, strengthened innovation, and invested in our people.​ The next stage of our journey is the development of our 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.

Together we will:​

  • Develop priorities for the DFM for the next 5 years, aligned with the Faculty of Medicine Strategic Plan​
  • Build faculty engagement and create a plan to sustain it​
  • Explore and define the DFM role in advancing community and health system needs

Strategic Plan Timeline

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The development of our next Strategic Plan will take place over several key phases, with opportunities for engagement, collaboration and feedback throughout the process.

Strategic Planning Timeline: October 2026–February 2027
TimelineKey Milestones
October–November 2026Discovery and Listening — Gathering insights and perspectives from stakeholders to inform the strategic planning process.
December 2026–January 2027Shared Purpose and Strategic Direction — Identifying common priorities and establishing a shared direction for the Department.
January 2027Draft Strategic Framework — Developing a preliminary strategic framework informed by stakeholder feedback.
February 2027Final Strategic Framework — Finalizing the framework to guide the Department's future priorities and initiatives.

Communications is central to our Department of Family Medicine. In keeping the faculty, staff and broader community apprised of the operation, direction and accomplishments of the Department of Family Medicine, we produce a number of documents throughout the year, from the departmental newsletters, to our Annual  Report.  We welcome you to view our publications.