Dr. Faraz Shahidi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Faraz Vahid Shahidi is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, specializing in social epidemiology and health inequalities. He focuses on understanding how social policies influence occupational health and the political economy affecting health outcomes. As an Associate Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health, he is involved in research that addresses the intersection between social conditions and health. Faraz teaches courses on Social Epidemiology and Social Conditions and Health, contributing to the academic training in public health. His research interests include exploring social determinants of health and advocating for policies that promote equitable health outcomes. His commitment to public health is reflected in his academic and research endeavors, which aim to inform policy and improve health interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health • Toronto, ON

Teaching and research focusing on social epidemiology and health inequalities.

Courses

CHL5419: Social Epidemiology CHL5438: Social Conditions Health

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