Dr. Gail Mcvey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Gail McVey is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and an Affiliated Scientist at the University Health Network. She specializes in prevention science, community-based intervention research, and implementation science with a focus on eating disorders, body image, and mental health promotion. Dr. McVey has significant experience in knowledge translation and exchange practices. Over her career, she has directed various programs, including the Ontario Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders, aimed at improving prevention and treatment strategies for eating disorders in Ontario. Dr. McVey has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been actively involved in research initiatives that inform best practices in mental health. She has received several awards recognizing her leadership in the field of eating disorders and has participated in numerous speaking engagements, sharing her expertise on mental health promotion and eating disorder prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in public health, with a focus on mental health and eating disorders.

Director

1997-01-01 — Present

Ontario Community Outreach Program Eating Disorders, University Health Network • Toronto, ON, Canada

Leading community outreach and intervention programs aimed at prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

Awards

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Moriarty Leadership Award

2019-06-01
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Certificate of Special Recognition

2017-10-01
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Fellow Status

2014-01-01

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