Dr. Barbara Ballyk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Barbara Ballyk is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Surgery, with a focus on teaching and research in anatomy and pharmacology. With a background that includes a B.Sc. in Life Sciences, an M.Sc. in Anatomy, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Queen’s University, she has dedicated her career to undergraduate education in the medical field. Dr. Ballyk has received several prestigious teaching awards, including the W.T. Aikins Award for her sustained commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. She has led the Anatomy M.D. program, developing innovative educational modules and integrating anatomical knowledge into clinical content. Her recent publications explore advancements in anatomical education, including the use of immersive virtual reality in cadaveric bone studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching in the M.D. program and developing anatomy courses.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Class 8T9 Medical Alumni Award

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W.T. Aikins Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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E. Mary Hollington Teaching Award

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W.T. Aikins Award for Course/Program Development Coordination

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Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in Life Sciences

Courses

Human Visceral Anatomy Human Anatomy Histology Anatomy Dissections

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