Dr. Liane Macdonald

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liane Macdonald is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Western University, a Doctor of Medicine from McMaster University, and a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Her research interests center on applied public health, focusing on epidemiology, social determinants, and communicable diseases. Additionally, she explores knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of both the public and health care providers regarding disease prevention and control, utilizing qualitative research methodologies. Liane is actively engaged as a public health physician with a focus on communicable infectious diseases. She has received several distinctions throughout her academic journey, including awards for her Master's work and scholarships for international studies. Her contributions to public health research include analyzing vaccination programs and addressing public health policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Public Health Physician

2012-01-01 — Present

Public Health Ontario • Toronto, Ontario

Engaged in communicable infectious disease management and public health research.

Awards

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Distinction, MSc Public Health

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Commonwealth Scholarship

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National President’s Scholarship

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