Toronto, ON, March 2, 2026 – HealthOne, an industry-leading multidisciplinary medical and wellness centre, has partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to train the next generation of family physicians. As a founding clinic partner in TMU’s new post-graduate medical education program, HealthOne welcomed its first family medicine resident for hands-on training. Watch the video!
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“Canada's healthcare system is facing unprecedented pressures, and this partnership marks a critical step forward," said Dr. Dhanjit Litt, Chief Medical and Wellness Officer at HealthOne. "Embedding residents in an integrated care environment will help them become more well-rounded physicians. They’re exposed to the full spectrum of care, from mental health to wellness to rehabilitation, which broadens their understanding of whole-person health."
This approach aligns with TMU’s goal of delivering community-based training in innovative clinical settings.
“We are proud to partner with HealthOne as part of TMU’s new Family Medicine Residency Program," said Jobin Varughese, Interim Assistant Dean, Primary Care Education, TMU School of Medicine. “Our goal is to provide Family Medicine Residents with diverse, community-based training environments, and HealthOne’s integrated model makes it an ideal site. We look forward to continuing to expand the number of learners who will gain experience here in the years ahead."
Building on that approach, HealthOne’s residency program gives learners hands-on experience within a truly integrated model of care. Residents observe, shadow, and participate in supervised clinical services, working alongside HealthOne’s family physicians and other practitioners across departments. By combining family medicine with dental, rehab, optometry, mental health, wellness, and pharmacy, HealthOne gives residents a rare chance to see how collaboration improves patient outcomes.
“HealthOne provides a unique opportunity to experience medicine beyond the standard model,” said Michael Johnson, Family Medicine Resident, TMU School of Medicine. “Learning within such an integrated setting has already helped me develop a broader understanding of patient care and will continue to shape how I approach medicine throughout my career.”
Shown above, Dr. Dhanjit Litt is a General Internist, Program Chief & Medical Director of the Medicine Program at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, and Clinical Advisor at HealthOne in Toronto.
Dr. Litt adds that this kind of immersive, multidisciplinary learning benefits not only residents but also strengthens the healthcare system as a whole. “What makes this program so meaningful is its long-term impact,” he explained. “By training future physicians in a collaborative environment, we’re not only improving their education but also strengthening how healthcare is delivered in our communities.”
Patients experience these benefits firsthand through care that connects their physical, mental, and preventative health. This model embodies HealthOne’s pillars of unification, innovation, and community, reinforcing its dedication to advancing healthcare through education, integration, and compassion.
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Shown above, HealthOne Medical team, including Dr. Matthew He, MD, Dr. Stephanie Lue-Quee, MB, and Dr. Jaspreet Khun-Khun, MD, welcoming medical students from TMU
HealthOne is an industry-leading multidisciplinary medical and wellness centre based in Toronto, Ontario. Combining 8 departments under one roof, HealthOne has 3 locations across the GTA and has served over 200,000+ patients and counting. Driven by its mission to help Canadians live healthy and inspired lives, HealthOne employs highly reputable practitioners in the medical, dental, rehab, wellness, optometry, mental health, skin clinic, and pharmaceutical fields to deliver the highest quality of care to patients. HealthOne creates better health outcomes by unifying practitioners and services, integrating health technology into its practices, and delivering community initiatives focused on proactive healthcare. These three pillars guide their work and allow them to support their mission.
Learn more about HealthOne by visiting healthone.ca or following the clinic on Instagram (@healthonetoronto).
A world-class research institution and Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education, TMU offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, over 65 graduate programs, and 80 continuing education certificate programs. The university boasts ten faculties, including the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and the new TMU School of Medicine, which is launching in September 2025. Established in 1948, TMU is home to nearly 48,000 students, including 2,900 Master’s and PhD students, 4,000 faculty and staff, and over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
For more information, visit torontomu.ca.
The TMU School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities across Ontario and Canada, with a focus on the primary care needs of diverse and medically underserved populations, through community-engaged education, scholarship and service.