Dr. Robyn Whitney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robyn Whitney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric epileptologist and neurologist at McMaster Children's Hospital, specializing in comprehensive pediatric epilepsy care. She completed her medical degree at McMaster University in 2010, followed by a Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2007. Dr. Whitney pursued her postgraduate training in Pediatric Neurology, completing her residency from 2010 to 2015, and furthered her expertise with a Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship from 2015 to 2017 at the University of Toronto. With a commitment to children's health, Dr. Whitney has a strong academic and clinical background, previously serving as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurology at SickKids Hospital, where she focused on pediatric epilepsy. Her proficiency is bolstered by certifications in EEG from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Pediatric Epileptologist

2020-10-01 — Present

McMaster Children's Hospital • Hamilton, ON

Involved in the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program, providing specialized care for children with epilepsy.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2020-10-01

SickKids Hospital • Toronto, ON

Served in the Division of Neurology, focusing on pediatric neurology and epilepsy.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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