January 21, 2020
As part of IHPME’s continuing education programming, the new AI in Health Certificate is a flagship component of an initiative to bring artificial intelligence into the health sector, which is being championed by the Institute. Developed by faculty members Emily… Read more about IHPME launches inaugural AI in Health Certificate
December 5, 2019
Despite the fact that vision care coverage is offered in Ontario to individuals under the age of twenty, in 2013, only 14% of children under the age of six had a vision exam. This is concerning to researchers and optometrists… Read more about IHPME student takes closer look at vision care access – barriers – for school children in Ontario
November 7, 2019
Climate change is happening, and it threatens our health. More than 5% of Canada’s overall carbon footprint is generated by the health care system, and for Fiona Miller, a professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME),… Read more about Why do we need sustainable health care? Launch of Centre for Sustainable Health Systems at U of T aims to tackle climate change through the organization and delivery of care
November 7, 2019
A new initiative launched by IHPME’s Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program invites former alumni to return as mentors and enhance the teaching and learning experience of students in the health informatics field. “15% of our graduates responded almost immediately… Read more about Giving back – alumni return as mentors to support growth and networking in Master of Health Informatics program
October 25, 2019
On October 10, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler presented over 100 volunteers with the U of T Arbor Award, a prize given to individuals who are exemplary in their dedication and service to the community. IHPME alumnus Lee Fairclough… Read more about An ambassador for IHPME, alumna and health care leader Lee Fairclough wins U of T Arbor Award
September 19, 2019
From innovators to fine artists, or famous visionaries like Steve Jobs and Oprah, highly creative individuals have always stoked the curiosity of Dr. Sharon Kim and led her to question just why we find generating creative ideas so challenging. Kim… Read more about Unlocking creativity to bring innovation to health – a conversation with human centered design expert Sharon Kim
September 12, 2019
Each year a deserving graduate of IHPME’s Master of Health Science in Health Administration (MHSc) program is selected as one of six Canadian students to receive the Robert Wood Johnson Award. Given to those who have made promising contributions to… Read more about MHSc graduate passionate about palliative care wins 2019 Robert Wood Johnson Award
August 23, 2019
It’s been a growing concern for years, there just aren’t enough rheumatologists in Canada to keep up with demand. In 2015 there were approximately 400 rheumatologists in the country, but that’s at a deficit of over 200. Patients sometimes wait… Read more about Think you may have arthritis? You may have trouble seeing a rheumatologist in Ontario according to IHPME led study
August 23, 2019
Getting an infection while in hospital, having an adverse reaction to a medication, or even worse, having something left inside you after surgery are all examples of adverse events that patients are at risk of experiencing during a hospital stay.… Read more about IHPME led study finds impact of hospital harm costs Ontario health system $1 billion
July 11, 2019
As the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) bids a fond farewell to outgoing Interim Director Rhonda Cockerill and wishes her well on her retirement, we are very pleased to welcome our current acting director Audrey Laporte, who… Read more about IHPME welcomes new acting director, Audrey Laporte