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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.  

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Elizabeth Khvatova

Co-President

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Julia Novielli 

Director of Practical Experience

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Thea Dora Wang

Faculty and Student Relations

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Kirthana Aila

Nursing Representative

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Nathan Best

Co-President

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Tafsia Hussain

Director of Practical Experience

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Saba Sohail

Conference Director

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Helen Ma

Nursing Representative 

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Konrad Samsel

Vice President - External

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Belinda Xu

Director of Education

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Nusaybah Khan

Director of Collaboration

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Hila Akbari

Pharmacy Representative

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Kaitlin Chen

Operations

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Yeasmin Sultana Begum

Director of Education

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Jennifer Zhong

Publishing

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Deep Shah

Pharmacy Representative

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