MHI Program Details

Minimum Education

• Related four year undergraduate degree (e.g. Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Ontario Regulated Health Professions, Computer Science or Information Science)
• B+ Average in Last Academic Year
• Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

International students – please refer to the International Credential Equivalency Chart to ensure that you meet the GPA requirement.

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Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have demonstrated leadership in a volunteer or professional capacity
• Can articulate a vision for improvement in the healthcare system
• Can articulate how they will contribute to the solution of key issues in the healthcare system
• Can demonstrate concern for vulnerable populations

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Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Letter of Intent (max 2 pages): Letters of intent should demonstrate how you have developed a vision and understanding of health informatics through your own life and career experiences.
3. Scan of Transcripts: Transcripts must be scanned and uploaded to the SGS application website from all post-secondary institutions. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to move forward to the interview stage. 

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Reference Letters

The email addresses of two references are required. References can be academic, or non-academic.

Recommended Referees:

• Will give you the most positive review
• Most senior level at their professional institution (when compared to other potential referees)
• Able to communicate your skills and abilities that may help you succeed as a graduate student
• Academic referees should speak to academic performance and likelihood of success in graduate-level studies
• Professional referees should have supervised you, and be able to speak to your skills and experience that can be beneficial to the program.
• Avoid references from family members, friends, students, classmates, employees, colleagues or teaching assistants
• Have a valid institutional or organizational email address (i.e. not Outlook, Gmail or Hotmail, etc.)

Referees will receive an email with a link to an online reference letter form.