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Message from the program director

Renée Légaré

Renée Légaré
Director, MHA program
Telfer School of Management

As director of the Telfer Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, I’m continually inspired by the dedication and vision of health-care leaders. They work tirelessly to improve patient outcomes and advance public health in Canada. These remarkable people need to constantly reinvent themselves and learn about new advancements, particularly in the realms of technology and personalized medicine.

Our MHA program is designed to assist health system professionals, current leaders and emerging leaders in adopting a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptability. It’s uniquely positioned as the only MHA program in Canada within a school of management. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with robust health-care knowledge and skills in reflective management, organizational analytics and system-level thinking. This foundation is essential to ensure graduates are prepared to navigate the evolving health-care landscape, lead future transformations and maintain a human-centred approach to health-care management.

My vision for our students extends beyond traditional academic achievement. I’m committed to empowering them with the skills and confidence they need to become effective, transformative and responsible leaders in health care. This means not only developing their strategic and critical decision-making abilities but also fostering their growth as ethical leaders who can inspire and motivate diverse teams.

As you consider joining our MHA program, know that you’ll be part of an institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of health-care leaders, who will shape the future of our health-care system. We look forward to supporting your journey toward becoming an influential leader who drives meaningful change and upholds the highest standards of excellence in health care.

Warm regards,

Renée

Meet some of our MHA faculty members

The MHA program is led by a dedicated and experienced faculty team featuring many of Canada’s leading experts and researchers on health-care management. This elite group of academics and professionals includes:

Davood Astaraky

Professor Kevin Brand

Greg Richards

Professor Samia Chreim

Davood Astaraky

Professor Agnes Grudniewicz

Davood Astaraky

Professor Mirou Jaana

Davood Astaraky

Professor Emeritus Wojtek Michalowski

Davood Astaraky

Professor Jonathan Patrick

Davood Astaraky

Professor Antoine Sauré

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