Infectious Diseases: Program Director's Message

Thank you for your interest in the Adult Infectious Diseases Training Program at the University of Toronto!

The objectives of our training program are to provide the highest quality education in adult Infectious Diseases to meet the needs and promote the health of the patients and populations we serve. We also prepare Infectious Diseases physicians to meet current and future challenges in our field including emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. 

The Adult Infectious Diseases training program is fully accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This 2-year program provides the largest and most diverse educational experience in the country. Trainees complete structured rotations in core Infectious Diseases disciplines including inpatient infectious Diseases consultation, microbiology, HIV, transplant and immunocompromised Infectious Diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control, pediatric Infectious Diseases and tropical medicine. Training takes place in both academic and community hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto. Graduation of responsibility, longitudinal ambulatory experiences in each year, participation in a Quality Improvement curriculum, and a formal mentorship program are also key components of the program.

The division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Toronto is the largest in Canada. We have more than 40 full-time faculty who are renowned experts in their various fields. Each one of them is dedicated to the education and mentorship of our future colleagues.

The diversity and expertise of our faculty with regards to clinical care, research, education and mentorship provide a unique richness to our training program. The program is committed to ensuring that trainees are fully prepared for a variety of career paths within Infectious Diseases.

Since the program’s inception in 1973, more than 80 graduates of our program have gone on to have successful careers across a diversity of practice settings. We are committed to continuing this great tradition as we train current and future generations of Infectious Diseases physicians. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Nisha Andany, MD, MPH, FRCPC
Program Director, Adult Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
University of Toronto

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