Dr. Mina Tadrous

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mina Tadrous leads research focused on evaluating drug policies and post-marketing surveillance of medications. She works closely with policymakers and utilizes large data sets to answer questions about medication real-world safety and effectiveness, aiming to improve the optimal use of medications. Tadrous is a scientist at Women’s College Hospital and an investigator at the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network. She holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Real World Evidence for Pharmaceutical Policy. Her research plays a crucial role in informing health care providers on the proper usage of medications, especially in context with the high costs associated with new drugs. Clinical trials are essential for determining a drug's safety and effectiveness, but they often do not reflect real-world conditions. As a result, Tadrous’s work utilizes health care data from Ontario to provide insights on medication usage and guides policymakers in making evidence-based decisions. Her contributions have influenced policy changes that enhance access to vital medications for patients, exemplifying her commitment to improving health outcomes through informed drug policies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rising Star Health Technology Assessment

2024-01-01
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Exceptional Achievement Research Academia

2024-01-01
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Professor of the Year

2018-01-01
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APPE Preceptor of the Year

2021-01-01

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