Arms of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto
Arms of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto
Blazon
Argent semé of ankhs Sable on a cross engrailed also Sable between four bezants a lozenge Or charged with a staff of Aesculapius Vert;
Symbolism
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.
Crest of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto
Blazon
On a mound Vert an oak tree Or leaved Vert fructed Or;
Symbolism
The crest is identical to that of the University of Toronto, with a slight change in the colours.
Motto of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto
Blazon
MEDICUS SERVIT SERVAT DEUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “The physician serves, God preserves”.
