FitzGerald Academy

Education

About Us

The FitzGerald academy is named after Dr. John Gerald FitzGerald, a renowned microbiologist, teacher, researcher and a pioneer in public health care. FitzGerald founded what was to become Cannaught Laboratories, where he and his colleagues prepared an anti-rabies vaccine and a diphtheria anti-toxin. He was dean of the faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto from 1932 to 1936 and also created the school of hygiene in response to the growing need for postgraduate medical training in public health and hygiene.

The FitzGerald Academy follows in the footsteps of Dr. FitzGerald in its dedication to training superb physicians by providing an outstanding undergraduate medical program.

Our Philosophy

Students are the focus of the FitzGerald Academy. The central philosophy of the Academy is that all decisions and actions are made for the benefit of students and their education. The fundamental values of our student-oriented approach include respect for students, a welcoming atmosphere, dedication to teaching excellence, provision of necessary and appropriate facilities, and an environment that is understanding and responsive to student's needs and concerns.

The FitzGerald Academy fulfills the following objectives:

To provide an outstanding and comprehensive undergraduate medical education.
To provide an environment that fulfills the academic, personal and career development needs of undergraduate students.
To educate students in novel and innovative approaches to contemporary health care delivery.
To introduce students to the broad spectrum of health sciences research within the FitzGerald Academy and its importance in the practice of medicine.
To further develop educational programs within the inner city communities served by the FitzGerald Academy.
To promote faculty development in undergraduate medical education within the academy.
To promote research in new approaches to medical education, and to implement and evaluate new methods and programs.

The FitzGerald Academy is uniquely positioned to provide an outstanding education for medical students in all aspects of contemporary health care. St. Michael's Hospital has provided excellent and comprehensive undergraduate programs noted for the high quality and dedication of their teachers. The FitzGerald Academy continues to build on these traditional strengths. In addition, however, health care and the practice of medicine are changing rapidly and members of the Academy have taken leadership roles in developing new approaches to health care delivery, including community-based care, ambulatory care and interdisciplinary approaches to both health care and education. The FitzGerald Academy incorporates these to ensure that our students receive all of the skills necessary to the contemporary practice of medicine, and to ensure that our graduates will have the tools to become outstanding physicians and leaders within the profession.

Contact Us

The FitzGerald Academy
St. Michael's Hospital
30 Bond Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1W8, Canada
Phone: 416-864-2914 or 3274
Fax: 416-864-5322