By joining the Pharmacology & Toxicology Second-Year Learning Community (SLC) you will be surrounded by a small community of second-year students who are learning to navigate their academic and co-curricular pathways to make the most of their experiences as a Pharmacology & Toxicology student. The SLC program is designed to help you make the most out of your degree by engaging in various social, academic and professional development opportunities.
For more information about pharmacology & toxicology, visit the Pharmacology & Toxicology website.
Apply to a Pharmacology & Toxicology SLC
Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open until August 11.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Pharmacology & Toxicology SLC you must be a second-year student enrolled in any of the following pharmacology & toxicology programs:
- general major in pharmacology and biomedical toxicology
- joint specialist in pharmacology and biomedical toxicology
- environment & toxicology specialist
SLC Course Overview
Students in the Pharmacology & Toxicology SLC will meet at a welcome session during the week of September 9, 2024, and then every other week starting the week of September 16, 2024.
Timing:
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Every other week on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Every other week on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: TBD
Your SLC Team
Department: Pharmacology & toxicology
Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: One
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Pharmacology, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Hometown: Hong Kong
Why you decided to serve as a faculty advisor: I would like to get to know students better and learn about their priorities and concerns. Students should enjoy their university experience and the best way to do that is to foster a sense of belonging within their academic community.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Don't be shy to reach out to your network of peers and professors, make use of the resources that are available to you and pick courses that you would enjoy!
Hobby or interest: Eastern poetry and classics.
Department: Pharmacology & Toxicology, Undergraduate Assistant
Title: Undergraduate Assistant
Years worked for your current department and/or U of T: Two
Undergraduate major/specialist and institution: Social Work, Ryerson University (now TMU)
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Why you decided to serve as a staff advisor: I want to see all our PharmTox students excel in their programs and to achieve their future career goals. SLC is a fantastic opportunity for students to come together and learn from one another. I am honoured to support this amazing community throughout their academic and professional careers, as they change the world.
One piece of advice for a second-year student: Pursue what you’re passionate about and don't be afraid to take a course that scares and challenges you!
Hobby or interest: I love to bake in my downtime!
Program: Pharmacology Major, Physiology Major and Immunology Minor
Year: Four
College: New College
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
An interesting fact: I have a food account on Instagram with my friend where we share all of the best food spots in Toronto!
Studies: I enjoy the smaller class sizes in upper years so I get an opportunity to get to know most of my peers. The program also offers so many opportunities for research and industry work so it helps students gain a better understanding of future options after graduation.
Hobby or interest: Going to the gym, cooking, writing a bullet journal, dancing and snowboarding.
Program: Pharmacology major (in the process of transferring to the specialist), health & disease major
Year: Three
College: University College
Hometown: Toronto, ON
An interesting fact: I once hiked up to the summit of a dormant volcano in British Columbia and watched the sunrise.
Studies: I enjoy learning how things works and are connected and I think that is a large portion of the pharmacology program which involves integrating and applying concepts.
Hobby or interest: When outside the classroom, I like to take long walks while listening to music. I also enjoy cooking.
Program: Pharmacology and biomedical toxicology specialist, immunology minor
Year: Three
College: Victoria College
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkiye
An interesting fact: I travelled alone to Costa Rica in 2022 for a conference right after my graduation ball and was awake for around 46 hours. I love to travel, both with a group and alone! I have been to 10 countries outside of Turkiye and Canada, most of them for science fairs, dance or choir festivals. Feel free to ask me about my travels!
Studies: I love how everything I learn in the pharmacology & toxicology program feels so close to daily life. Not only do you learn about the fundamentals behind what drugs are and how they work, but also how they can be affected by things we do everyday without even realizing the connection.
Hobby or interest: I love coffee and music! I enjoy coming up with new combinations while I volunteer as a barista at Caffiends and find new coffee shops to try around the city. I love singing with Vic Chorus and having concerts twice a year.
Program: Pharmacology major
Year: Four
College: University College
Hometown: Bangalore, India
An interesting fact: I love animals a lot. I have a four-year-old English cocker spaniel.
Studies: I love learning about new drugs and the way they work. It's always very interesting for me to understand how innovative these creations are and how there is so much room for more innovation.
Hobby or interest: I love reading! I'm a big reader and I enjoy reading fiction books. I also love painting, although I do not get enough time to get around to it during the semester. Otherwise, after classes, I work and I usually end up spending my evenings reading or watching Netflix.