Dr. Chris Perlman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chris Perlman is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health Sciences. His research focuses on health services aimed at improving systems for individuals with mental health conditions throughout their lifespan. He is particularly interested in defining and measuring quality of care for individuals experiencing mental health issues, as well as understanding the individual, organizational, and socio-environmental factors that relate to health system quality. His work includes the development of assessment tools for decision support and evaluating quality of care through various methods. Chris's specific research topics encompass shared decision-making in mental healthcare, particularly for long-term care residents, as well as issues related to suicide prevention and addiction assessment. Additionally, he provides graduate supervision opportunities for students interested in health services research, especially in psychiatric services and healthcare performance. Chris's teaching interests include evaluation methods, health services policy, and quality performance measurement in mental health systems and services.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.