Alumni

A community made whole by its many moving parts.

Our alumni community is a diverse network of clinicians, health system leaders, administrators, and researchers that span across health systems in Canada and around the world. As valued members of our community, alumni are well connected to IHPME through mentorship, speaking events, and supporting education and research.

Dean’s Alumni Advisory Council

Jennifer Mary Bell and Taylor Martin co-chair the Dean’s Alumni Advisory Council.  The Council meets three times annually and comprises a mix of alumni from across DLSPH’s programs (both PHS and IHPME) and focuses on alumni events, awards, mentorship and other special projects.

Latest Alumni Stories

Anam Shahil-Feroz

Before, I used to focus only on the small tasks of each project, but this journey has helped me realize the importance of seeing how every step in a project contributes to a larger impact. During her nursing career, Dr. […]

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Sarah Neu

Learn about Sarah Neu’s contributions to patient care, healthcare policy, and her commitment to mentoring future healthcare professionals.

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Alan Gob

Dr. Alan Gob discusses his experience in the QIPS program and how it prepared him for his current work.

Duminda Wijeysundera

Duminda Wijeysundera shares how CEHCR was the necessary springboard to an exciting and fulfilling career in academic healthcare.

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Life After Graduation

As a new graduate or established alumni, you gain lifelong access to connections, resources, and support from the IHPME community. See how you’ll stay connected: 

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Upcoming Events

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Health Informatics Seminar Series | Associations Between Technostress and Physician Burnout: A Mixed Methods Study

Apr
15

Apr 15, 2025 from 5pm-6pm (EDT)

Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1084
100 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3

IHPME Events / Partner & Affiliate Events

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AMS-Fitzgerald Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centred Leadership Info Session

Apr
17

Apr 17, 2025 from Noon-1pm (EDT)

Online

Partner & Affiliate Events

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Embed sustainability into the organization’s strategic framework | 7 Organizational practices to advance strategic planning for sustainable healthcare

Apr
24

Apr 24, 2025 from Noon-1pm (EDT)

Online via Zoom

IHPME Events / Partner & Affiliate Events

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Research & Impact Day 2025: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Reality

May
7

May 7, 2025 from 8am-7pm (EDT)

Health Sciences Building
155 College Street

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Sustainable Healthcare: Where Healthcare and Climate Change Intersect

May
21

May 21, 2025 from Noon-1pm (EDT)

Online Via Zoom

Partner & Affiliate Events

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Climate, Health & Sustainable Care 2025 Annual Symposium

Oct
30

Oct 30, 2025 from 9am-5pm (EDT)

Hart House, University of Toronto

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IHPME Student Elected to U of T’s Governing Council

March 31, 2025

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IHPME Alumni and Faculty Drive Collaborative Effort to Tackle Inequities in Transgender and Gender Diverse Mental Health Care

March 25, 2025

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CIHR-Funded Projects Featuring IHPME Researchers Drive Innovation in Global Health, Climate Justice, and Equitable Care

March 20, 2025

Awards / Faculty / Research

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IHPME Faculty Recognized Among Toronto’s Top Doctors

March 13, 2025

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Student Leadership Award Winner Leading the Charge in Digital Health and Social Change

March 4, 2025

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Transformative Leadership in Healthcare: A Spotlight on Health Administration

March 3, 2025

Education / Faculty / Students

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