Dr. Monique Gignac

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Monique Gignac. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Monique A.M. Gignac is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and an Affiliated Scientist at the Institute for Work and Health. Her research focuses on chronic diseases, employment, and coping and adaptation concerning adult-onset chronic illness and disability. She has developed health models for disability participation and has explored the coping mechanisms of family members caring for older adults with chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and strokes. Gignac utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in her work. With extensive academic training, including a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Waterloo, she has held several prominent roles in her field and has received multiple honors for her contributions to health research, particularly in the domain of arthritis and musculoskeletal health. Gignac’s scholarly output includes a wide range of publications in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing workplace accommodations for those with chronic health conditions and strategies to enhance community participation for people with disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-07-01 — Present

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

Teaching and conducting research at the graduate level.

Scientific Co-Director

2013-08-01 — Present

Institute for Work and Health • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Co-leading research initiatives focused on work and health.

Senior Scientist

2012-04-01 — Present

Institute for Work and Health • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducting research and mentoring younger scientists.

Associate Professor

2005-07-01 — Present

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

Involved in teaching and research activities.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 2005-06-30

Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engaged in research and teaching responsibilities.

Awards

#

Addie Thomas Service Award

2019-11-01
#

Distinguished Service Recognition Award

2016-07-01
#

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award

2013-01-01

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
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology