Dr. Cynthia Whitehead

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia R. Whitehead is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, with extensive contributions to medical education and health professions education research. She holds an MD, MScCH, and a PhD, indicating a solid foundation in both clinical practice and academic research. Her work spans numerous areas including the international collaboration in medical education, accreditation standards for medical training, and the integration of compassion into learning environments. Whitehead has received several prestigious awards, including the CAME Certificate of Merit, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field at both national and international levels. Her research projects often involve co-investigations and significant grants from organizations such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Whitehead is also an accomplished author, publishing extensively in medical education journals, and her work has significantly influenced educational methods in Canada and beyond.

Research Interests

Awards

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CAME Certificate Merit Award

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Excellence in Research (Senior Category 2016)

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Excellence in Medical Education Research (2015)

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Academic Family Physician Year

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