Dr. Kathryn Nichol

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathryn Nichol holds a PhD in Medical Science from the University of Toronto and an MHSc in Occupational Environmental Health. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, while also serving as the President and CEO of VHA Home HealthCare. Her research interests focus on healthy work environments, occupational health and safety, and the effects of personal protective equipment in both acute care and home care settings. With extensive experience in occupational health research, she has actively participated in various projects aimed at enhancing workplace safety protocols and understanding the barriers that affect adherence to safe work practices among healthcare workers. Dr. Nichol has contributed to multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, addressing critical issues such as workplace violence prevention, infection control, and the safe use of protective equipment. Her commitment to advancing research in occupational health is evidenced by her involvement in advisory committees and collaboration with research centers dedicated to occupational disease. As an established academic and leader in her field, she continues to advocate for improved health and safety standards in healthcare environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the field of public health with a focus on occupational health.

President and CEO

2010-01-01 — Present

VHA Home HealthCare • Toronto, ON

Leading a healthcare organization focused on home health care solutions.

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