The courses in this stream examine some of the most challenging issues in medical research and public health. From stem cells and transplantation, to the development of new drugs and treatments, new therapies come with costs that are both financial and social. There are enormous challenges associated with all aspects of health care delivery, from the policies required to establish and maintain the Canadian health care system to the challenges associated with making health care available throughout the world.
The Anne Steacy Medicine & Global Health (MGH) stream is targeted towards students in both the Arts and the Life Sciences. This stream is an ideal fit for students with an interest in public health who are looking to gain a broader understanding of the impact that progress in the Health Sciences is having on society.
This stream is sponsored by Anne Steacy and is complemented by the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
Students in the Biomedical Health stream enroll in two seminar credits in their first year as part of the typical 5.0 credit load in first year. These two courses include: TRN135Y1: Science and Social Choice and TRN136Y1: Canadian Health Policy in the Global Context. Each of these courses amounts to 1.0 FCE and will continue throughout the fall and winter semesters. To learn more about each course, click below
Students who complete the Medicine Global Health stream are well-equipped to pursue further studies in related academic disciplines as they have gained skills in critically analyzing science research/policy and reading/writing academic papers. Students may apply concepts and skills learned in the MGH stream during upper year studies of their degree.
The Medicine & Global Health stream’s partner, Health Studies, offers an undergraduate major that is likely to be of interest to students. Some students will graduate with a major or specialist degree from one of the Basic Science Departments of the Faculty of Medicine, or from the Human Biology Program in the Faculty of Arts & Science. Others pursue programs in Global Health, Public Policy, Bioethics or International Relations. Many combine majors from both groups.
Your stream mentors will support you throughout the academic year by hosting workshops and activities to assist you with course assessments and to facilitate community building. They will be your first point of contact should you have any academic concerns or questions about student life! Meet your stream mentors below!
Program(s) of Study: Biochemistry (Major), Fundamental Genetics and Its Applications (Major), Immunology (Minor) Nicholas’ experience in the Biomedical Health Program was an irreplaceable one that enriched his first year of university and allowed him to explore his interests in the science field. He felt that the program opened him up to the world of research and provided him with valuable knowledge and skills that he will hold onto forever. Nicholas also works as a tutor, volunteers at a peer support line, and is a senior peer mentor for the FLC program in his spare time. When he is not in school, Nicholas can be found playing video games, listening to music or watching the newest movie. As a mentor, Nicholas hopes to help incoming students on their journey through TrinOne and their first year at UofT. He encourages students to reach out if they have questions about anything or even if they need someone to talk to. |
Program(s) of Study: Immunology (Specialist) and Global Health (Major) As a member of the Medicine and Global Medicine program last year, Eugene has had an enriched first-year experience learning with like-minded individuals and engaging in discussions about relevant topics in medicine. The program not only allowed Eugene to enjoy a warm sense of community but also allowed him to develop his critical thinking skills and understand a greater capacity of perspective on modern topics. Outside of school work, Eugene enjoys playing music, going on walks, meeting up with friends for casual sports, and watching movies. Currently, he is volunteering at a local hospital to play piano for long-term care patients, training to be a text crisis support volunteer, and continuing music theory lessons to complete his ARCT. Going into the new year, he’s also co-leading a Registered Study Group again, acting as a member of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Sciences Curriculum Committee. If you’re on Trinity residence this year, you might also see him as an orientation leader for the college! Eugene is excited to meet everyone in person this year. He is open to answering and supporting students throughout their first-year experience!
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Hear from graduates of the Trinity One program – Medicine & Global Health stream!