Dr. David Chitayat

Professor

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Biography

David Chitayat is a prominent figure in the field of genetics, specializing in Cardiac Genetics, Molecular Genetics, and Neurogenetics. He earned his MD, Summa Cum Laude from Tel-Aviv University and has extensive training in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, including a fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Since joining McGill University's Department of Pediatrics in 1989, he has held several prestigious positions, currently serving as the Medical Director of the MSc Program in Genetic Counselling at the University of Toronto and Head of the Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Genetics Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. His research focuses on recognizing and diagnosing genetic disorders through advanced molecular techniques and ultrasound, contributing significant insights into the management of prenatal conditions. With over 300 peer-reviewed papers and 15 book chapters, he is recognized as an expert and frequently invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences. Dr. Chitayat's work has implications for the understanding and treatment of genetic conditions, particularly in prenatal settings, and he actively collaborates with leading clinical geneticists to further the study of genetic disorders and their clinical manifestations.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director MSc Program Genetic Counselling

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Overseeing the Master’s program focused on educating specialists in genetic counselling.

Head, Prenatal Diagnosis Medical Genetics Program

2000-01-01 — Present

Mount Sinai Hospital • Toronto, ON

Leading the program that specializes in prenatal diagnosis and medical genetics.

Staff, Division Clinical Metabolic Genetics

1991-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Contributing to genetic research and metabolic genetics within the Division.

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