Dr. Amrita Daftary

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amrita Daftary is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and also holds a position at York University in the School of Health Policy and Management. Her research focuses on tuberculosis, including drug-resistant strains, and the intersection of HIV/AIDS. She emphasizes the importance of social determinants of health, stigma, and health services research evaluation. Daftary employs qualitative methods and implementation science methods in her work, with particular focus on regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Eastern Europe. Her academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at ICAP at Columbia University and a PhD from the University of Toronto. Over the years, she has been involved with various health organizations and research initiatives, enhancing her expertise in public health and policy development.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in public health with a focus on tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

School of Health Policy & Management, York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Affiliated position focusing on health policy and management.

Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Social Sciences & Health Innovations Tuberculosis (SSHIFTB) • Toronto, ON, Canada

Overseeing research initiatives related to tuberculosis and social sciences.

Awards

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FRQS Junior 1 Research Scholar Award

2019-01-01
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Fellowship, HIV/AIDS Health Services / Population Health

2014-01-01
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Banting & Canada Graduate Scholarship

2010-01-01
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Doctoral Research Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology