The Master's program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research is primarily designed to serve the needs of health care providers (physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dentists, etc.) who wish to have formal training to do the research necessary to base health care delivery and clinical practice on the best evidence of effectiveness and with the most efficient use of scarce resources.

The purpose of the program is to provide students with the skills to conduct effective research as an independent researcher. It includes the following objectives that the students upon the completion of their MSc studies should be able:

• To assess critically the results of clinical and health care research in reading the clinical literature, and to use the results of research in daily clinical practice and in teaching in clinical-training programs.
• To serve as a "bridge" person and play a leadership role in translating the results of effectiveness and efficiency research into: clinical practice policies (practice guidelines), health policies, and reimbursement policies (e.g., the decision-making process of drugs and medical-devices approval).
• To teach the principles of clinical and health care research to graduate students in research training programs.
• To collaborate with other investigators on research projects and contribute to the research their unique skills - a combination of clinical knowledge of the conditions under study and research design.
• To undertake clinical and health care research as an independent investigator, and be able to compete for peer-reviewed funding.
• To assist other health care providers and researchers in the design and implementation of clinical and health care research.

Due to the high demand for Clinical Epidemiology courses, the following registration policies and procedures will apply:

1. First priority will be given to students in the Master's in Clinical Epidemiology program and PhD students in the Department of Health Administration.
2. Second priority will be given to students in the Certificate Program in Clinical Epidemiology.
3. Only if there is space permitting, students from other graduate degree programs at the University of Toronto may be admitted into a course.

Please note: Current timetables with date, time and classroom location can be found under Student Information.

• 4 year undergraduate degree in a health profession from an accredited University (BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DDM, MD, MScN, etc.)
  
  
• Mid-B (73-76%) average or better in the last academic year (or last five full courses)
  
  
• Statement of intent which identifies an area of research interest compatible with the expertise and interests of potential thesis advisors
  
  
• Two letters of reference from academic and/or professional supervisors or other appropriate contact
  
  
• Relevant research experience

Part-time Study
Upon acceptance into the program, students must declare their intention to pursue part-time or full-time studies. Those who choose part-time studies cannot, any any point in the program, switch to full-time studies. Please note that classes are held between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Requirements
6 half-courses, to include 3 required, 3 elective, with a maximum of one research internship among the 6, will be allowed, plus the completion of a thesis.

• First priority will be given to students in the Master's in Clinical Epidemiology program and PhD students in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.
  
  
• Second priority will be given to students in the Diploma Program in Clinical Epidemiology.
  
  
• Only if there is space permitting, students from other graduate degree programs at the University of Toronto may be admitted into a course.

• You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete.
  
• Your application will not be reviewed if it is incomplete.
  
• The deadline for application submission for July 2003 admittance is November 15, 2002.
  
• Eligible applicants must participate in two interviews to be conducted by a member of the Clinical Epidemiology Program faculty. Details of the interviews will be forwarded to each applicant in the New Year.
  
• Final decisions on acceptance into the MSc in Clinical Epidemiology will be made by mail in early March 2002.

Part 1: Send to School of Graduate Studies
School of Graduate Studies 2002-2003 Application Form (Forms A/B/C)

1. SGS Application Form A
2. Non-refundable Application Fee (see Section 34 of Form A)
3. Form C if paying the Application Fee by Credit Card

• Form D (Acrobat PDF)
  Program Codes for filling in SGS Form A
  

Part 2: Send to HPME, Clinical Epidemiology Program

1. Copy of SGS Application Form A (see Part 1 above)
   
2. SGS Form B (see Part 1 above)
   
3. Transcripts
   Official transcripts and/or complete grade reports of all university programs in sealed envelope. Applicants still enrolled in undergraduate programs should provide up-to-date interim grades. Official, final transcripts can be submitted later.
   
4. Statement of Intent
   This is written as a free form letter or essay, of no more than 2 pages in length. Indicate your aspirations, career plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to the program to which you are applying. For MSc or PhD applicants, identify the topics for prospective thesis research. The Statement ofIntent enables us to match your interests with those of HPME faculty and thesis supervisors (if applicable) and to determine the suitability of the prgram to meeting your needs.
   
5. References (Acrobat PDF) (2 required)
   A personal letter from your reference may be submitted along with the reference form.
   
6. Curriculum vitae/resume
   Include: education, employment, publications, presentations, teaching and research activities and experience (as applicable).
   
7. Background Information Form (Acrobat PDF)
   
8. Additional Information Form (Acrobat PDF)
   

• Mail all Part 2 documents to:

  Laurie McQuarrie, B.A.
  Graduate Assistant
  Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research Program
  Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
  Faculty of Medicine,University of Toronto
  McMurrich Building, 2nd Fl., Room 201
  Toronto, ON M5S 1A8
  Tel: 416/946-3486 Fax: 416/978-7350