Dr. Amy Mcpherson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amy McPherson is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, specializing in Health Psychology with a focus on children and youth. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the British Psychological Society and has an extensive background in disability and health promotion. Her research interests encompass critical areas such as disability, sexuality, body diversity, and disordered eating, along with knowledge translation in these realms. McPherson has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Anthony Miller Award for Excellence in Research from the University of Toronto in 2023, and recognition for trainee supervision from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. With a profound commitment to advancing public health through her academic and practical work, she actively engages in initiatives that promote health and wellness among youth. McPherson is also an Affiliated Scientist at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and is currently accepting doctoral students to further research in her areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Awards

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Anthony Miller Award

2023-01-01
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Excellence Trainee Supervision Award

2023-01-01
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Health Promotion Mid-Career Academic Recognition Award

2020-01-01
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Excellence Research Award

2018-01-01
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Excellence Research Award

2019-01-01

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