Dr. Claudia Lai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claudia Lai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Information Science at the University of Victoria. With a PhD in Health Services Research from the University of Toronto, she has a profound expertise in digital innovations aimed at promoting healthy aging. Her research interests include shared decision making, public health, community-based participatory research, digital health equity, integrated care, learning health systems, and patient portals. Claudia brings over 15 years of policy research experience across various health system levels, including home and community care, government agencies, provider organizations, hospitals, and academic settings. Following her PhD, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Laval focusing on shared decision making and knowledge translation. Her work emphasizes collaboration with patient partners and community stakeholders to explore lived experiences and inform equitable health systems. Claudia is dedicated to advancing the theory and methodology of co-design to evaluate digital innovations that improve the quality of health care outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.