Dr. Apondi Odhiambo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judith Odhiambo is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Her research focuses on health equity and global health, emphasizing the sociological and critical race frameworks that address social structural inequities. With a Ph.D. in Public Health, her work integrates academic research with public health practice and activism, aiming to generate insights that improve population health outcomes and access to healthcare. Odhiambo is involved in multiple community initiatives and policy advisories, notably the Toronto Police Service Race-Based Data Collection Advisory Panel. Her publications explore issues around HIV treatment access for marginalized populations, the role of legislation in influencing health care outcomes, and the dynamics of public health policy. Judith's approach bridges qualitative research methods with implementation science, making her a vital voice in the discourse on health systems and social justice.

Research Interests

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