Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (CEHCR)

Clinical epidemiology prepares future clinician scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and translate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Clinical epidemiology student discussion

CEHCR is designed to train individuals with a health professional background to become independent investigators.

Clinical epidemiology, also known as ClinEpi, applies epidemiologic principles and methods to the delivery of healthcare, sometimes referred to as “the basic science of clinical medicine.” Clinical epidemiology covers a wide range of disciplines, emphasizing research on improving prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment in patients.

Students will learn the principles and methodologies of epidemiology to investigate gaps and barriers in patient care, test hypotheses, and translate their research into practice and health policy.

CEHCR has an international reputation for excellence in clinical, health services, knowledge translation, and decision sciences research. Graduates will join an extensive network of leaders in healthcare research, policy, and practice throughout Canada.

Program Highlights



Collaborate

Gain access to the program’s highly connected and integrated network, situated near the Faculty of Medicine, research institutes, and leading academic hospitals. 



Lead Research

Lead high-calibre research with the opportunity to publish in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. An ICES satellite is on campus, providing the opportunity for access to its extensive holdings of Ontario’s population health data.





Make Connections

Learn from internationally recognized faculty and make lasting connections in the field of clinical epidemiology and health service research.

Clinical Epidemiology Careers

  • Since 1992, the program has graduated more than 500 students from varied backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, chiropractory, physiotherapy, and midwifery, among others.
  • CEHCR graduates typically continue to practice clinically while pursuing careers as independent clinical investigators.
  • Our graduates hail from across Canada, the US, Mexico, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research (CEHCR) Directors Past
and Present

CEHCR Directors are internationally recognized leaders that bring their expertise to the program and ensure graduates receive exceptional training in clinical, health services, knowledge translation, and decision sciences research.

Sindhu Johnson: 2023-Present (Associate Director 2020-2023)

Nick Daneman: 2023-Present Associate Director

Jill Tinmouth: 2020-2023 (Associate Director 2017-2020)

Rob Fowler: 2015-2020 (Associate Director 2014-2015)

Sharon Dell: 2012-2015 (Associate Director 2010-2012)

Ahmed Bayoumi: 2006-2012 (Associate Director 2005-2006)

Gillian Hawker: 2000-2006

Claire Bombardier: 1988-2000

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CEHCR Program Director

Sindhu Johnson
Phone Number: 416-603-6417
Email Address: sindhu.johnson@​uhn.ca

CEHCR Associate Director

Nick Daneman
Email Address: nick.daneman@​sunnybrook.ca

Graduate Administrator

Zoe Downie-Ross
Phone Number: (416) 946-3486
Email Address: ihpme.grad.admin@​utoronto.ca

Graduate Admissions

Christina Lopez
Email Address: ihpme.admissions@​utoronto.ca

Graduate Assistant

Nadia Ismail
Phone Number: (416) 946-4100
Email Address: ihpme.grad.assist@​utoronto.ca

Program Assistant – CEHCR

Aileen O’Dowd
Phone Number: 416-946-8277
Email Address: clinepi.courses@​utoronto.ca

Graduate Placements

Christina Lopez
Phone Number: (416) 978-1108
Email Address: ihpme.placements@​utoronto.ca