Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities

TMU acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of our students. We recognize the many intersections between the social, the physical, and the virtual environments within the context of academia and acknowledge the unique barriers, including ableism that may arise for students with disabilities. TMU School of Medicine is committed to addressing these barriers to enhance an accessible educational environment and equality of opportunities, benefits, privileges, and participation through the provision of accommodations that maintain academic standards.

In additional to meeting the standards as set out in the Essential Skills and Abilities Required for Entry to a Medical Degree Program (external link)  policy, it is the admitted student’s responsibility to notify TMU School of Medicine of any disability-related accommodation(s) that they may require, so that reasonable and appropriate academic accommodation(s) can be arranged.

Documents that verify or confirm that a student has a disability, or that clarify the impact of the disability, and any resulting functional limitations will be required. Medical documentation must be based on a current, thorough, and appropriate assessment from a registered health care professional qualified to diagnose and assess functional limitations and needs associated with disability. Other supporting documentation may also reasonably be requested by the University as part of the accommodation process.

Additional information regarding supports available via the School of Medicine and the TMU Academic Accommodation Support Office will be communicated to accepted MD students. Further information pertaining to academic accommodations can be found in the Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities Policy.