Dr. Ted Myers

Professor

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Biography

Ted Myers is a professor emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, specializing in HIV prevention, social drivers of health, and community-based research models. With a rich academic background, he completed his Ph.D. in Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh in 1982. Myers has held various esteemed positions including Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and co-director of the HIV Social Behavioural Epidemiological Studies Unit. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the John Hastings Award for Excellence in Community Service in 2007. His research interests are diverse, covering topics such as risk determinants, sexual health, and the implications of social behaviors on HIV transmission. Myers has collaborated on numerous research projects aimed at understanding the complexities of HIV societal contexts, focusing on vulnerable populations across Canada and internationally. He is also an active member of several editorial boards and has a pivotal role in teaching various graduate courses related to health promotion and program evaluation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

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John Hastings Award Excellence Service Community University

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Career Scientist Award

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National Health Scholar

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Distinguished Researcher Residence

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Anthony B. Miller Award Excellence Research

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Paper Award – National Research Committee

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Anne Crichton Award

Courses

Theory Practice Programme Evaluation Survey Methods Planning Health Promotion Population Health Program Planning Evaluation Principles Health Services Planning Canada’s Health Case System

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