Dr. Barry Pakes

Biography

Barry Pakes is an Assistant Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He holds multiple academic credentials including a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He also completed a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and residency programs in Family Medicine and Public Health Preventive Medicine. His expertise spans several areas in public health including public health ethics, pandemic influenza, and tobacco control. Pakes is the Program Director for the Public Health Preventive Medicine Residency Program and has a strong focus on the integration of global health education initiatives. In addition to his academic role, he serves as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health in Nunavut, providing leadership in public health practice. His research interests involve empirical studies of global health ethics and public health education, particularly in relation to the intersections with primary care. He is actively involved in clinical supervision at Mount Sinai Hospital, emphasizing his commitment to training future public health leaders.

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