Dr. Amy Greer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amy Greer is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on population disease modeling, exploring the introduction, spread, dynamics, and control of infectious diseases within populations. By integrating empirical data with mathematical models, Dr. Greer's work tests mechanisms that lead to epidemic spread and identifies optimal intervention control strategies. Her research aims to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health and veterinary health interventions to inform evidence-based policy decisions. She has previously held positions with the Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control at the Public Health Agency of Canada and completed her postdoctoral training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Greer has received several awards for her contributions, including the Zoetis Faculty Award for Research Excellence in 2022 and the Award of Excellence from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities in 2020, highlighting her dedication to community engagement and scholarly excellence.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).