Dr. Sylvia Abonyi

Professor

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Biography

Sylvia Abonyi is a dedicated health researcher and educator at the University of Saskatchewan, where she serves as the Department Head of Community Health Epidemiology in the College of Medicine. An anthropologist by training, she conducts community-engaged research primarily within Métis communities in northern Saskatchewan. Her recent studies focus on healthy aging, tuberculosis, sleep health, and cardiovascular health. Sylvia collaborates with Indigenous community partners as part of national and provincial teams, addressing the impacts of COVID-19 and advancing health equity through her research at the Saskatchewan Population Health Evaluation Research Unit. The unit, comprising an interdisciplinary group of researchers from various universities in Saskatchewan, aims to create new knowledge and provide independent policy analyses to support communities and policymakers in their efforts to improve health outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.