All Canadian MD programs undertake an Interim Accreditation Review (IAR), which takes place at approximately the half-way point between full accreditation surveys.
The University of Toronto MD Program is currently undertaking its 2026 IAR as part of its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical education and preparing for the next full accreditation review.
The IAR is an important component of continuous quality improvement in medical education, and allows individual programs to:
assess progress since the last full accreditation review
identify emerging priorities and areas requiring attention
strengthen internal accreditation knowledge and processes
reinforce a culture of continuous quality improvement
The process focuses on key areas of change, institutional priorities, and common challenges across Canadian MD programs, including curriculum, learner supports, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The IAR includes:
an internal self-study process
broad engagement of students, faculty, and staff
a confidential student survey
submission of a focused accreditation report to a team of external reviewers prior to the site visit
a site visit conducted by a team of external reviewers
Why It Matters
The IAR plays a critical role in ensuring that the MD Program continues to evolve in ways that reflect the needs of learners, the medical profession, and the communities it serves.
Students provide essential feedback that directly informs program improvements
Faculty contribute to demonstrating educational quality and innovation
Staff support the systems and processes that enable accreditation and continuous improvement
Timeline
Student Survey: January–March 2026
IAR Submission: August 2026
External Reviewer Visit: November 2026
Previous Interim Accreditation Review
The University of Toronto’s previous IAR was conducted in 2016–2017 and included an external reviewer visit in March 2017. The review identified key strengths, including diversity initiatives, curricular innovation, and faculty development, and informed areas for follow-up ahead of the subsequent full accreditation review.
