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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.

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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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Nathan Best

President

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Julia Novielli 

Director of Practical Experience

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Jennifer Zhong

Director of Publishing

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Sarah Iskin

Assoc. Director Education

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Deep Shah

Pharmacy Representative

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Konrad Samsel

Interim Co-President

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Tafsia Hussain

Director of Practical Experience

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Jasmine Park

Conference Director

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Nabila Noor

Director of Public Affairs

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Jessica Zhang

Nursing Rep

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Kaitlin Chen

Vice President - Internal

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Belinda Xu

Director of Education

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Josephine Gene

Director of Collaboration

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Adin Aggarwal

Director Communications

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Celine Frederick

Nursing Rep

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Thea Dora Wang

Vice-President External

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Yeasmin Sultana Begum

Director of Education

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Shreya Gramolini

Assoc. Director Practical Experience

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Hila Akbari

Pharmacy Representative

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Reenika Aggarwal

Medicine Rep

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