Dr. Bernard Choi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bernard Choi is a senior research scientist at the Public Health Agency of Canada. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto. Before joining the Government of Canada, he was a professor at the University of Toronto and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa and Shantou University in China. Professor Choi's research focuses broadly on occupational environmental health, epidemiology, surveillance of chronic disease risk factors, knowledge translation, policy research, and international health. Over his career, he has developed a series of statistical procedures to enhance public health practices and has been widely published in the field. His academic contributions are recognized with numerous awards and distinctions, further establishing his impact on public health policy and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Scientist

2001-01-01 — Present

Public Health Agency Canada • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conducts research in public health with a focus on chronic disease.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaches courses in public health and oversees student research.

Awards

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Certificate Recognition

2016-01-01
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Policy Program Merit Award

2015-01-01
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Gold Medal for Excellence in Public Service

2012-01-01
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Public Service 15 Year Long Service Award

2011-01-01

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