DFCM Annual Report 2017-2018

Vision,
Mission,
and Values
The Department of Family and Community
Medicine is an academic department composed
of health care professionals dedicated to
leadership in teaching, research, service and
the advancement of the discipline of family
medicine, locally, nationally and internationally.
VISION
Excellence in research, education and innovative clinical
practice to advance high quality patient-centred care.
MISSION
We teach, create and disseminate knowledge in primary care,
advancing the discipline of family medicine and improving health
for diverse and underserved communities locally and globally.
CORE VALUES
We are guided by the four principles of family medicine
produced by the College of Family Physicians:
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
The family physician is a skilled clinician.
Family medicine is a community-based discipline.
The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population.
The patient-physician relationship is central
to the role of the family physician.
The Department of Family and Community Medicine
abides by the following core values:
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
ɁɁ
Integrity in all our endeavours
Commitment to innovation and academic and clinical excellence
Lifelong learning and critical inquiry
Promotion of social justice, equity and diversity
Advocacy for access and quality patient care and practice
Multidisciplinary, interprofessional collaboration
and effective partnerships
Professionalism
Accountability and transparency within our
academic communities and with the public
Department of Family & Community Medicine | Annual Report 2017–2018 1