Arms of the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Toronto
Arms of the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Toronto
Blazon
Argent semé of ankhs on a cross engrailed Sable between four bezants a lozenge Or charged with a staff of Aesculapius Vert all within a bordure compony Gules and Or counter-compony Or and Azure;
Symbolism
The shield in the centre is that of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto. The rod of Aesculapius is a well-known symbol of medicine. The ankhs, or crux ansata, were a symbol of life in ancient Egypt. The gold discs can refer to pills of medicine. The border, in the red, blue and gold Faculty colours, indicates that the Medical Alumni Association is a body that is closely affiliated with the Faculty.
Crest of the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Toronto
Blazon
Rising from a mound Vert between two acorns Or leaved Vert an oak tree Or leaved Vert fructed Or;
Symbolism
The crest is that of the Faculty of Medicine, which itself is derived from the crest of the University of Toronto. The Association’s crest has the addition of the two acorns on the ground, a reference to the Association’s work in assisting and encouraging medical students through awards and financial assistance.
Motto of the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Toronto
Blazon
SEMPER FLOREAT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “May it flourish always”.
