U of T’s dentistry dean to step down following antisemitic images in course material

The University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that its dean of dentistry, Anil Kishen, will be stepping down immediately following an investigation into the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials. Dean Trevor Young stated that Kishen voluntarily resigned as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry. The investigation revealed that Kishen did not intend to promote antisemitism and had limited awareness of the historical context of the images.

Kishen has committed to learning more about antisemitism and has already completed training. He will remain a tenured faculty member and will resume his full duties in the 2027-28 academic year. In the interim, Laura Tam will serve as acting dean while the university searches for a new dean.

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