Dr. Jeffrey Hurwitz

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Hurwitz is a renowned ophthalmologist who served as the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto from 1985 to 2017. He has made significant contributions to the field as the Director of the University of Toronto's Oculoplastics Program from 1985 to 2013. His professional accolades include being the Past President of the Association of Canadian University Professors of Ophthalmology (ACUPO) from 2005 to 2007 and a co-founder of the Kensington Eye Institute. He has been active on the OMA Section Ophthalmology Executive since 2004 and serves as a Board Member of the Kensington Research Institute. His editorial contributions include serving as editor for 'Ophthalmology Rounds' edited by Snell. He has received several awards for his work, including the OMA Ophthalmology Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and the ASOPRS Lester Jones Anatomy Award in 2006. His research interests focus on lacrimal outflow investigation and surgical techniques. He has authored notable publications in various ophthalmic journals, underscoring his expertise and commitment to advancing the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Ophthalmologist-in-Chief

— Present

Mount Sinai Hospital • Toronto

Led the Ophthalmology department and contributed to clinical practice and research.

Director

— Present

University of Toronto Oculoplastics Program • Toronto

Oversaw the Oculoplastics Program, shaping training and research in the field.

Awards

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OMA Ophthalmology Lifetime Achievement Award

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ASOPRS Lester Jones Anatomy Award

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