Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation

Spotlight on IHPME Faculty members Dr. Lucas Chartier and Dr. Gillian Strudwick for being named among the Top 20 Under 40 in Canadian Life Sciences for their efforts to improve patient care and safety and mental health support.

Read more about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3v7p9nuj

Spotlight on Altaf Stationwala, a member of IHPME Faculty. Stationwala has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Unity Health Toronto, taking over for inaugural President and CEO Dr. Tim Rutledge

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/544xv32z

We are thrilled to share that MHSc Health Administration student David Gren has been elected to U of T's Governing Council!

Gren, an Advanced Care Paramedic and dedicated advocate, will join the council to represent graduate student needs on campus.

Read more about his journey here: https://tinyurl.com/4ejyjryu

The “Beyond Smiles” art exhibit and panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Beverley Essue, will explore the challenges racialized women face in accessing care due to intimate partner violence (IPV). This event will feature self-portraits by women with lived experiences and insights from leading experts who are working to improve access to crucial supports.

📅 Date: March 27th
📍 Location: 100 McCaul St, OCAD University
Art Exhibit: March 19th-30th at the OCADU Ada Slaight Gallery

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/59nx7964

IHPME alum Dr. June Lam, in collaboration with faculty and other researchers from CAMH are coming together to tackle mental health inequities faced by Transgender and Gender-Diverse individuals.

Read more about this collaborative work here: https://tinyurl.com/3snsz2hk

A recent round of CIHR funding has allowed IHPME researchers to drive innovation in global health, climate justice, and equitable care. Newly funded projects will tackle the health impacts of climate change, improving care for underrepresented communities, and advancing equity-focused care.

Read more about these impactful projects: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5ypwd8bk

1 Week Left: Submit Your Abstract for Research & Impact Day 2025!
Don’t miss your chance to share your research and be part of IHPME’s flagship event on May 7th.

✅ Multiple submissions welcome
✅ Virtual posters accepted
✅ Abstracts don’t need to be final — you can edit later!

Submission deadline: March 28, 2025
🔗 Submit now: https://tinyurl.com/bddrwfmp

Spotlight on IHPME Faculty Melanie Barwick, Harindra Wijeysundera, and Darrell Tan for being awarded new or renewed Canada Research Chairs.

This recognition is a testament to their dedication to advancing health research.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ycxa23er

Reminder! The 21st Annual Research & Impact Day is just around the corner on May 7, 2025. Don't miss out on an insightful keynote address, student presentations, and networking opportunities with professionals.

Register now and submit your abstract today: https://tinyurl.com/bddrwfmp

In this episode of the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)' in our VoICES Podcast, IHPME Faculty and Director of the Women's Age Lab at Women's College Hospital Dr. Paula Rochon discusses what it means to age as a woman, how stereotypes are being challenged and how her work is aiming to improve the lives of older women.

Listen now:

Reclaiming the Narrative of Aging for Older Women with Dr. Paula Rochon | ICES Are older women seen and heard in healthcare? Why do drug therapies often fail to account for their specific needs? ICES scientist Dr. Paula Rochon joins us to discuss the groundbreaking work of the Women’s Age Lab and tells us how her research tackles unique health challenges faced by older women...

We're very excited to share that several IHPME Faculty members have been named among Toronto's Top Doctors of 2025 by Village Post Magazine.

Congratulations to these incredible practitioners who are continuing to shape the future of healthcare.

Read more about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3vxd33st

Spotlight on IHPME Faculty Dr. Nicole Look Hong who was named the Marion C. Soloway Chair in Breast Cancer Surgery, a joint appointment between Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and U of T Medicine.

Congratulations to Dr. Look Hong on this achievement!

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/53ss5av5