Dr. Catherine Yu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Yu is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She also serves as an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies. Yu holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Health Science in Public Health Sciences, an MD, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, all from the University of Toronto. Her expertise lies in patient behavior change, chronic disease management, particularly diabetes care, and knowledge translation strategies. Yu is actively involved in medical education and has a strong interest in developing innovative approaches for continuing professional development and patient education. Additionally, she is an Associate Scientist at the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital and works as a Staff Endocrinologist specializing in endocrine metabolism. Her research focuses on the interaction between patient and clinician behavior and its implications for knowledge translation, utilizing tools such as interactive self-management websites and computer-based simulations to enhance educational outcomes. Yu has also contributed to clinical practice guidelines in diabetes care and is engaged in interprofessional education within her teaching responsibilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

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

Teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education courses in public health.

Staff Endocrinologist

— Present

St. Michael’s Hospital, Department of Medicine • Toronto, ON, Canada

Provides clinical care in endocrinology and metabolism.

Associate Scientist

— Present

Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducts research on behavior change and knowledge translation in diabetes care.

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