Dr. Yani Hamdani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yani Hamdani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Behavioural Health Sciences from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, completed in 2016, and has a CIHR Fellowship in Public Health Policy. Hamdani specializes in qualitative research, focusing on the disability life course, particularly concerning developmental disabilities and mental health. His research aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people identified as disabled, enhancing their access to health and social services. He is particularly interested in the challenges these young individuals face when transitioning from child to adult services, especially in accessing mental health care and social services. He has received the Dr. Patty Rigby Award for Early Career Excellence in Supervision and Mentorship in 2023.

Research Interests

Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Sex/Gender Critical Rehabilitation Studies

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

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