Sander L. Hitzig

Dr. Hitzig’s program of research evaluates the impact of disability on health and quality of life, identifies factors that promote health and social well-being in the community, and develops evidence-based strategies to optimize the delivery of integrated models of care. Dr. Hitzig uses mixed-methods, implementation science and consensus-building approaches to co-create solutions to health challenges with providers, decision-makers, advocates, and persons with lived experience.

Some examples of recent projects include examining social isolation following spinal cord injury and limb loss, identifying national accessible housing priorities, improving service delivery in long-term care, and supporting the development and evaluation of integrated care programs for older adults (i.e., patient navigation programs, housing supports, etc.).

Education

• BA, 1997, Psychology, University of Western Ontario, Canada
• Honours Standing Psychology Program, 1998, York University, Canada
• MA, 2002, Educational Psychology, McGill University, Canada
• PhD, 2009, Psychology, Developmental and Cognitive Processes, York University, Canada

Appointments & Affiliations

• Senior Scientist, Evaluative Clinical Sciences, St. John’s Rehab Research Program (Program Research Director), Sunnybrook Research Institute,
• Associate professor (status appointment), Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto,
• Associate professor (status appointment), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto,
• Associate professor (status appointment), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto,