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Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Welcome to the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology. The Department provides programs of study leading to master's (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees.
Department Overview
The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology (CH&E)
located in the Royal University Hospital at the University of
Saskatchewan was founded in 1959-60 as the Department of Social and
Preventative Medicine.
Over the years, along with a name change in 1988, it has developed and expanded into a vibrant department with
- 14 departmental faculty members,
- 11 associate faculty members,
- 40+ graduate students.
It is affiliated with 6 research units, also located in the Royal University Hospital, and has forged partnerships with multiple provincial and federal health service programs.
AWARD WINNING STUDENT
Michelle Flowers has been awarded the MS Society of Canada - Saskatoon Chapter Bursary - $1000.
Michelle is a student in the department of Community Health and Epidemiology and is currently working towards her Master's degree under the supervision of Dr. Nazeem Muhazarine.
Masters and PhD students will be admitted ONLY in the Fall term, although occasional exceptions may be made. In order to be considered for Fall admission, we must have your complete application by January 15 of the same year.
Please note: you are responsible for ensuring that all application materials are received by the relevant deadline. Students will be notified regarding their application by April 30. This decision will be communicated to the student and the College of Graduate Studies and Research.
Events
Departmental Seminars and "Work in Progress Seminars" are held Mondays throughout the academic year. CH&E students are required to attend at least 75% of the seminars.
Department News
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U of S Researchers Conduct Unique Studies on Childhood Obesity
- Dr. Kalyani Premkumar, Assistant Professor in Community Health & Epidemiology was chosen for the CAME 2009 Certificate of Merit award.....more
