Dr. Robert Schwartz

Professor

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Biography

Robert Mitchell Schwartz is a Professor Emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and an expert in public health policy, tobacco control, and program evaluation. He has served as Executive Director and Principal Investigator at the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit and Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Schwartz has extensive experience in evaluating complex public health strategies and policies, focusing on accountability and performance measurement. He has authored numerous papers on topics such as tobacco policy, electronic cigarettes, and public health accountability. Schwartz's work has resulted in significant contributions to the understanding and improvement of public health systems, with a commitment to evidence-based policy and evaluation methodologies. His leadership in various committees and roles, such as the Canadian National Tobacco Endgame Initiative and the Smoke-Free Ontario Scientific Advisory Committee, underscores his influence in the field. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the University College’s Alumni Influence Award and the John Hastings Award for excellence in service to the university community.

Research Interests

Awards

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University College’s Alumni Influence Award

2016-01-01
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John Hastings Award for Excellence in Service

2012-01-01
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J.E. Hodgetts Award

2010-01-01

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