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SHPM Chair's Message

Dear Students

Welcome to the School of Health Policy and Management! 

The programs offered in the School emphasize the organization and delivery of health care and other systems, the diversity of Canadians, the role of communities, and fairness and social justice as integral considerations in the development of effective health care models. These concerns are incorporated into the study of the most recent developments in health management practice, health planning, and the use of information and technology in health care.

You will be offered a unique ‘determinants of health’ approach to health systems education during the course of your degree which examines various societal factors that determine why some people stay healthy and others become ill.  These factors include income, stress, early life experiences, social exclusion, work conditions, unemployment, social support, food and transportation.

The School’s approach to health and health care education focuses on several themes that address both specific health-related questions and broader population, organizational, technological, and social justice issues. The forefront of this approach is an emphasis on research and scholarship around health and healthcare provision and includes the perspectives of varied populations including women, Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and a range of ethnic communities.

The professors in the School are internationally recognized in their respective areas. In addition to teaching, each one is involved in an extensive programme of research. Please feel free to approach any one of them should you wish to discuss anything. Communication is the key element to making your studies in this School enjoyable and fruitful.

All students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS), Faculty of Health, on a yearly basis for an advising session. Students also are strongly encouraged to check their Degree Progress Report every term to go over their course selection. In addition to materials you may have already received during the time of your orientation, enclosed please find information that will help guide your time here at York.

Professor Marina Morrow, Chair

School of Health Policy & Management

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