Welcome to CAMH.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to CAMH as you begin or continue your training journey in health care. As Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and a world-leading academic centre in mental illness and addiction care, research, and education, CAMH is proud to serve as a training ground for over 2,000 students annually and to have trained more than 50,000 healthcare professionals to date.
At CAMH, education is a core part of our mission to transform lives. You are joining a community that believes the future of mental health care depends on preparing thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate professionals like you. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, interprofessional, and inclusive learning experience—one that equips you to address the complex mental health and addiction challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities.
We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that values collaboration, curiosity, and respect. We strive to create space for diverse perspectives and lived experiences, recognizing that this diversity enhances our ability to provide equitable, culturally safe, and person-centered care. You will find that our teams are eager to welcome learners and support interprofessional learning and mentorship to foster the growth of our students.
You will also have the opportunity to learn from some of the most dedicated educators and clinical supervisors in the field. Our award-winning faculty are passionate about teaching and deeply invested in your development. Whether through hands-on clinical care, case-based learning, reflective practice, or interprofessional collaboration, we are here to support your growth every step of the way.
As a CAMH learner, you will have opportunities for impact—through supporting patients, working with teams and driving system change to support the future of mental health care in Canada and beyond. We are excited to be part of your training journey and look forward to the contributions you will make as you grow into your role as a healthcare provider.
Thank you for choosing CAMH. We are honoured to support you in becoming a leader in mental health and addictions care.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, MD, MHPE, FRCPC
Senior Vice President, Education and Chief Medical Officer