Dr. Brian Schwartz

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Brian Schwartz is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, where he focuses on integrating emergency management principles into public health practices. With over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, he has held significant roles, including Vice-President at Public Health Ontario. Schwartz has contributed to pandemic preparedness and response, particularly during outbreaks like SARS and COVID-19. He is an advocate for optimizing emergency disaster management systems and communication within health professions. He holds an MD and an MSc in Community Health, and has published extensively in public health and emergency management literature.

Research Interests

Emergency Management Public Health Pandemics Epidemics Environmental Emergencies Communicable Diseases Emergency Preparedness Health Emergency Management

Awards

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Distinguished Service Award

2023-01-01
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President’s Impact Award

2023-01-01
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Keith Neely 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