Dr. Murphy joins the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer’s advisory group
Dr. Murphy was selected after a robust pan-Canadian competition. The Partnership implements Canada’s cancer control strategy.
Canadian Health Policy – SPHA 510
Understanding the way the Canadian healthcare system has evolved and how its currently structured broadens your understanding of policy dilemmas we face.
Dr. Michael Brauer recognized for his contributions to human exposure assessment
Dr. Brauer won the Jerome J. Wesolowski Award from the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES).
Quality of Care – SPHA 557
Quality and safety in patient care requires managers and clinicians who are equipped to lead organizational efforts.
Ethics and Ethical Decision Making – SPHA 563
Educating thoughtful and responsible leaders includes developing an awareness and ability to respond to ethical issues.
Government and Policy – SPHA 511
Modern managers need to understand the government-business relationship in order to help their organizations anticipate and react to government interventions.
Epidemiology – SPHA 551
It is important for health care administrators to develop a deep understanding of epidemiology to focus on delivering services to populations rather than individuals.
Health Care Law – SPHA 562
Health care professionals and administrators alike benefit from an understanding of the Canadian legal system as it relates to clinical practice and policy making.
Social Determinants of Health – SPHA 556
Social determinants of health considers why health differences matter on ethical and practical grounds, and how can we act to effectively intervene on these differences.
Accounting – SPHA 502
A basic understanding of balance sheets and budgets are a must for managers to fully consider the impacts of their decisions.
Basic Finance – SPHA 501
To be effective, health care managers must have the financial literacy to make well-informed and thorough decisions.
Leadership – SPHA 564
Leadership requires having an appreciation and greater understanding of different leadership styles, tools and approaches to be successful in today’s complex health care environment.