POSTPONED: Health Equity Grand Rounds: “The journey of collecting equity data,” with Dr. Deepy Sur

This event has been postponed.

This event is for FIFSW students only.
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About our featured speaker

Dr. Deepy Sur, PhD, RSW, is the Chief Executive Officer at the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). With a career spanning over two decades, her diverse expertise encompasses clinical social work across private and hospital settings, as well as a background in health promotion within public health. Collaborating closely with government bodies, Deepy has been instrumental in effecting meaningful changes within the healthcare system. At OASW, Deepy established a provincial Learning Centre, supported by over $1 million in grants. Under her leadership, OASW unveiled its pioneering 5-year strategic plan, with equity at its core.

She also has taught through several roles including as an Assistant and Adjunct Clinical Professor at McMaster University and serves as a Faculty Instructor and Curriculum Designer for the Medical Psychiatry Alliance’s Collaborative Care Certificate Program. Deepy’s academic journey includes a BSW from Toronto Metropolitan University, a MSW from York University, and a PhD in Social Work Administration where her doctoral research focused on interprofessional teamwork and empathy.

About The Health Equity Grand Rounds

The Health Equity Grand Rounds focuses on equity issues related to health and mental health practice. It involves talks by experts focused on key themes in the field. There will be 5 Grand Rounds scheduled in the 2023-2024 academic year. FIFSW students can earn a certificate of completion by attending a minimum of 4 rounds throughout the academic year. For any questions, please contact Peter Sheffield or Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft.