About UTIHI
UTIHI is a local chapter established in 2009 as part of the larger Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School. Currently, IHI is made up of 900 chapters in over 90 countries worldwide. We represent students across various departments at the University of Toronto, such as nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, medical radiation, engineering, allied health professionals, social work, kinesiology, health policy, management, and public health.
We are committed to connecting you to quality improvement and patient safety opportunities in established healthcare communities across Toronto. You will gain foundational skills, knowledge, and valuable experience to become an agent of change for the future.
Meet the Team
Our interdisciplinary team is made up of graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. We aim to continually motivate and educate aspiring healthcare professionals for success in the field of healthcare improvement.
Elizabeth Khvatova
Co-President
Julia Novielli
Director of Practical Experience
Thea Dora Wang
Faculty and Student Relations
Kirthana Aila
Nursing Representative
Nathan Best
Co-President
Tafsia Hussain
Director of Practical Experience
Saba Sohail
Conference Director
Helen Ma
Nursing Representative
Konrad Samsel
Vice President - External
Belinda Xu
Director of Education
Nusaybah Khan
Director of Collaboration
Hila Akbari
Pharmacy Representative
Kaitlin Chen
Operations
Yeasmin Sultana Begum
Director of Education
Jennifer Zhong
Publishing
Deep Shah
Pharmacy Representative