Dr. Jackie Bender

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jackie Bender is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, with a focus on cancer survivorship and supportive care. She completed her PhD in Public Health from the University of Toronto in 2011. With research interests rooted in Digital Health, Implementation Science, and Peer Self-management, Dr. Bender is active in advancing knowledge on virtual care and social support for cancer patients. Her work encompasses various projects, including the integration of web-based peer programs and the establishment of online support groups. Bender has published extensively, contributing to journals such as Psycho-Oncology and JMIR, and serves as a principal investigator for several projects aimed at improving cancer care. Her academic contributions include studies on cancer survivors' needs and the development of competency frameworks for peer support, reflecting her commitment to enhancing health outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. Dr. Bender has also held various teaching responsibilities in program evaluation and has actively participated in initiatives to assess and improve health education in undergraduate settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario

Involved in teaching, research, and service related to cancer survivorship and supportive care.

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