Supporting the School of Medicine
Leading the Change in Primary Care
To address Ontario's primary care crisis, where millions lack family doctors, the TMU School of Medicine is training physicians to meet evolving healthcare needs. Through innovative education, graduates will develop solutions for our strained healthcare system.
The impact of your support
Our supporters create opportunities through their generosity. The School of Medicine is uniquely positioned to impact both the education and health-care sectors, with clear outcomes for both students and patients.
With a strong focus on increasing primary care capacity, especially in underserved communities, the School of Medicine is targeting 60% family medicine residencies and will be a leader in transforming medical education and community care.
Help TMU train the next generation of doctors
How donations make a difference
On September 3, 2025, as it officially welcomed its inaugural class of medical students, TMU announced that Orlando Corporation has pledged up to $25 million in a dollar-for-dollar match for new donations to the TMU School of Medicine.
Orlando Corporation’s commitment will double the value and double the impact of giving in support of the new medical school’s drive to train a new generation of physicians in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
“Supporting the education of future physicians will help address a critical shortfall of family practitioners,” said Orlando Corporation President Blair Wolk, “and we invite everyone to join us to increase access to quality care for all Ontarians. Together, we can build a healthier future.”
Key Initiatives
The TMU School of Medicine is defined by two ambitious and interconnected initiatives: the development of a state-of-the-art facility and the establishment of a robust scholarship and awards program. These allied priorities will not only provide a physicial home for the school but will also ensure that the most promising and diverse students have the opportunity to pursue a medical education, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Building the Future
To prepare the former Bramalea Civic Centre for the TMU School of Medicine and its students—the first new GTA medical school in over 100 years—financial support is needed. This will ensure exceptional training for future physicians and increase healthcare capacity.
Investing in Talent
TMU understands the life-changing impact of post-secondary education on individuals and their communities. A robust awards program is essential to recruit excellent, inclusive physicians. Scholarships increase access, reward achievement, and remove the financial obstacles that often prevent talented graduates from aplying to medical school.
See current scholarship and award opportunities.
Supporting Ground-breaking Research
Purpose-driven and agile, medical research at the TMU School of Medicine will focus on innovative approaches to improving health-care delivery, including new clinical technologies. Building on the university’s existing strengths, our research portfolio will respond to urgent and emerging issues in health care. Investing in medical research fuels discovery and helps shape the current—and next—generation of medical minds who will lead the health-care breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Ways to give
Give Online
- Visit the School of Medicine Giving Page to make a secure credit card donation. This is a fast and easy way to make an immediate impact. A tax receipt will be issued. 100% of your donation will support your chosen area, such as the capital project or student scholarships/awards—both are critical to our success.
Other Ways to Give
- To donate via cheque, wire transfer, or stock transfer, please email Jessica Kovacs, Executive Director, Advancement - School of Medicine
For more information, please contact:
Jessica Kovacs
Executive Director, Advancement
Aarti Sethi
Associate Director, Advancement
Taranvir Dhaliwal
Associate Director, Advancement
Gift Announcements
Thank you to our supporters!
We are grateful to those leaders who are supporting our vision and mission.
Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund
Bikram S. Dhillon and Family
Surjit and Remy Babra Foundation
Chanchlani Foundation
Vishnu Temple
Foundation For Black Communities
Brampton Crematorium & Visitation Centre
FeRuRoJo Veloso Health Foundation Fund at the Saskatchewan Community Foundation
South Asian Community Health Task Force
Satish Thakkar & Family
Rotary Club of Brampton Heart Lake
Rotary Club of Bramalea
Rotary Club of Brampton South
Shaban Family
Rajinder Chadha & Family
Meet the Impact Committee
The School of Medicine Impact Committee is a group of community leaders coming together in common cause to build a facility that will provide exceptional medical education while strengthening health care in Ontario. Members of the Impact Committee are business leaders and city builders who believe in innovation and are passionate about community health and health-care delivery. These ambassadors for the TMU School of Medicine are helping help shape our future, opening doors to new supporters, creating exceptional learning opportunities for students, and helping build new capacity for primary care in Canada. We are grateful for their commitment.
Puneet Aujla
Puneet Aujla is CEO, Brampton Crematorium & Visitation Centre and Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre. Under his leadership, these facilities have become leaders in serving diverse ethnic communities with all-inclusive services by a culturally sensitive team that cares for families of every faith with compassion and dignity. Puneet is also Vice-Chair of the Board at Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS), a non-profit providing culturally appropriate mental-health, addictions, and family-support programs across Peel Region. He is also a founding member of The Hope Collective, a coalition of local businesses that hosts charitable initiatives such as food and toy drives, golf tournaments, and the flagship “Soap for Hope” charity car wash, which most recently raised funds to hire a full-time grief counselor to provide free grief-counseling sessions in the community.
Daniya Dhillon
Daniya Dhillon is an Associate at Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets, covering Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, with over half a decade of corporate banking experience including Infrastructure and Project Finance. Daniya serves as Business Ambassador to the Mayor of Brampton, advancing economic development, civic partnerships, and community engagement across the city. She was a silver medalist at the World Taekwondo Championships and the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships, representing Canada internationally as a 3rd Dan Black Belt. Co-founder of the Asees Foundation, Daniya leads impactful community programs including the FoodAid Initiative, which rescues surplus food and provides monthly distributions and emergency relief to families in need, and the Get Active Initiative, promoting physical and mental well-being through free community fitness programs and youth mentorship. She is also a core team member of Niwaas Affordable Housing, a Brampton-based non-profit delivering sustainable and affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families.
Jaskaran Grewal
Jaskaran Grewal is a corporate lawyer at a global law firm where he advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and corporate governance matters. With strong foundations in business, law and technology, Jaskaran is also passionate about the venture ecosystem and regularly provides strategic, forward-thinking counsel to emerging companies as they navigate the complexities of digital innovation, growth and regulatory challenges. Jaskaran is committed to giving back through community service. He actively volunteers with various organizations and has provided advisory support to prominent non-profits, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance effectiveness.
Baljit Mand
Baljit Mand is a dedicated member of the Brampton community and real estate broker with RE/MAX Skyway Realty. For seven years, he was one of the organizers of and contributors to North America’s largest South Asian Canada Day event. Baljit has also been serving on two City of Brampton committees since 2018 and has hosted programs on 5aab TV, a leading South Asian channel in Canada, where he helped organize two fundraising campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic in support of William Osler Hospital. He is also an active member of Public Safety Front, engaging with the community and supporting public safety initiatives.
