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The Master of Science in Community Health (MScCH) program is delivered by the Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Designed specifically for active healthcare practitioners and those with substantial experience in the medical field, this professional graduate degree combines academic rigor with practical relevance.
The MScCH (FCM) stands as a distinctive and challenging graduate program within the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, administered by the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Its primary goal is to enhance family medicine and primary care practice by cultivating leadership capabilities, teaching expertise, and research competencies among healthcare providers. A key advantage of this program lies in its practicum components, which facilitate hands-on learning while reinforcing theoretical concepts covered in coursework. With participants from diverse global backgrounds, the program fosters an enriching environment for education and professional exchange. The extended duration enables students to build strong professional connections with peers. Tailored for active healthcare professionals who are (or aspire to be) educators and leaders in their disciplines, the MScCH curriculum has produced graduates who frequently secure prominent positions in hospitals and academic institutions worldwide, demonstrating the lasting impact of the family medicine graduate training.
The MScCH Occupational Health Care (OHC) specialization offers advanced academic preparation in occupational health for medical professionals in this field. While primarily targeting physicians specializing in occupational medicine, the program also welcomes nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare practitioners working in occupational health settings.