Dr. Janet Parsons

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janet Parsons is an Associate Professor in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. She is an established health services researcher and rehabilitation scientist, specializing in qualitative methodologies. With over 18 years of practice in acute-care teaching hospitals as a physiotherapist, her research interests primarily focus on health social equity, critical social science, patient community engagement, and knowledge translation. Dr. Parsons has developed and applied arts-based visual narrative methodologies to explore a wide array of research topics, fostering a unique intersection of health sciences, social sciences, and the arts. She leads the Creative Collaboratory for Research Education Practice, which emphasizes innovative research approaches and education within her field. Additionally, she is associated with the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and the Institute of Medical Science, contributing to various health policy and evaluation initiatives.

Research Interests

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