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Group photo of staff and participants at the 'ER Discovery Skills Day' event held at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center
Group photo of staff and participants at the ‘ER Discovery Skills Day’ event held at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center.

We are excited to announce MedLinx as one of the recipients for the 2024 Access Programs University Fund (APUF). MedLinx is a program run by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Office of Access and Outreach, which expands high school outreach and career exploration opportunities for high school students from grade 9-12 with an interest in the health sciences field. The program is designed to address the critical gaps in access to health sciences education and careers for underrepresented students. Their primary focus is on groups of students from priority high schools across the GTA or individual students from any high school who identify as part of a historically underrepresented group in medicine, including Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American, other racialized groups, or those facing socio-economic challenges.

In this program, participants gain real-world experience in healthcare through hands-on activities, mentorship, and academic workshops. The activities take place during the academic year between November and April across the tri-campus and in clinical settings. Students can participate in variety of opportunities including simulation sessions, hospital shadowing, mentorship and specialized classes.

Each participant receives a co-curricular transcript which highlights their involvement with the program, illustrating their personal commitment to their academic and professional development.

Staff teaching participant various suturing techniques at the 'ER Discovery Skills Day' event
Staff teaching participant various suturing techniques at the ‘ER Discovery Skills Day’ event.

Recently, MedLinx partnered with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center for an ‘ER Discovery Skills Day’. This event was a success thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Temerty Medicine, Office of Access and Outreach and the Inter-professional staff teams at Sunnybrook. Students had the opportunity to tour the facility, engage in an insightful panel discussion and partake in hands-on activities such as suturing, intubation and ultrasound. The day was filled with endless opportunities to broaden their horizons on the plethora of professionals who work collaboratively to provide holistic care to patients.

Students have participated in a variety of impactful activities, both virtually and in person, including ‘Debunking Medicine Myths’ hosted by the University of Toronto Mississauga Academy of Medicine, BIPOC Health Hub: Healthcare Pathways of Perspectives, ‘Medical Biophysics Fall Research Day’, ‘Summer Research Job Presentation’, visits to Toronto Animal Services and CAMH Campus, and many more. The program currently has over 300 registered students, with registrations closing March 31.

MedLinx underscores the critical importance of establishing pathways to success for learners encountering systemic barriers. By facilitating opportunities for these individuals to envision themselves in underrepresented fields, MedLinx motivates them to pursue careers that are essential to the advancement of communities. The Access Strategy and Partnerships Office is a proud supporter and looks forward to the program’s continued success.

To learn more about MedLinx, please visit their website at www.temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/medlinx

March 11, 2025