Dr. Lorraine Ferris

Professor

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Biography

Lorraine E. Ferris is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, focusing on medico-legal ethics and policy issues. With a background in psychology and law, her research spans confidentiality, professional regulation, and patient protection laws, as well as women's health services and their effectiveness. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ferris holds several prestigious positions including Senior Scientist with the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and is actively involved in leadership roles within the World Association of Medical Editors. She has published extensively on the ethical and legal issues surrounding public health activities and has contributed to discussions on financial conflicts of interest in clinical trials. Through her dedication to research, Ferris continues to influence policy and practices in the health sector, particularly regarding women's health and ethical governance in public health.

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