Dr. Michael Chaiton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Chaiton is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. His research primarily focuses on tobacco addiction and its impacts on mental health, exploring corporate determinants and population-based studies. Chaiton has substantial expertise in longitudinal studies that assess the dynamics of addiction within various communities, including the LGBTQ2S population. He is actively involved in research projects aimed at evaluating and improving mental health support and wellness initiatives across Canada, often in collaboration with health agencies such as CIHR, NIH, and Health Canada. Chaiton teaches PAS 3700, a course that covers multidisciplinary aspects of addiction, highlighting the importance of comprehensive approaches to the issues of substance use and mental health. His work includes significant publications addressing smoking cessation, the impact of menthol tobacco products, and vaping dependence, underscoring a commitment to data-driven solutions in public health. He is also an affiliated scientist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and holds ongoing partnerships with various health organizations aiming to address addiction-related challenges in diverse populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting interdisciplinary research on addiction and mental health.

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