Jack Williams

Scientist Emeritus ICES Central

Biography

Jack Williams is a scientist emeritus at ICES and in the Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, where he had been a senior scientist since 1989. At ICES, he has also held the positions of deputy director of research and president and CEO. Prior to retirement, Dr. Williams held academic appointments at the University of Toronto in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and of Public Health Sciences, as well as graduate appointments in Dentistry, Institute of Medical Science, Nursing Science, and Rehabilitation Science. A sociologist and demographer by training, Dr. Williams has focused on the methods, designs and statistics for estimating the impacts of disease and health services on outcomes in society. He continues to consult with ICES and other organizations and is involved in peer-review activities.

PhD, Sociology and Demography, Florida State University
MA, Sociology, University of New Hampshire
BA, Philosophy and Religion, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Health services research
Healthcare program evaluation
Access to healthcare
Statistics and research methods

Scientist Emeritus, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Journal Articles

Journal Article

20/04/2020

An international cohort study of birth outcomes associated with hospitalized acute respiratory infection during pregnancy

Regan AK, Feldman BS, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Naleway AL, Williams J, Wyant BE, Simmonds K, Effler PV, Booth S, Ball SW, Katz MA, Fink RV, Thompson MG, Chung H, Kwong JC, Fell DB. J Infect. 2020; 81(1):48-56. Epub 2020 Apr 20.

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01/06/2010

Provider volumes and early outcomes of primary total joint replacement in Ontario

Paterson JM, Williams JI, Kreder HJ, Mahomed NN, Gunraj N, Wang X, Laupacis A. Can J Surg. 2010; 53(3):175-83.

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01/07/2009

A population-based nested case-control study of the costs of hip and knee replacement surgery

Hawker GA, Badley EM, Croxford R, Coyte PC, Glazier RH, Guan J, Harvey BJ, Williams JI, Wright JG. Med Care. 2009; 47(7):732-41.

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01/06/2007

Youth and young adults with cerebral palsy: their use of physician and hospital services

Young NL, Gilbert TK, McCormick A, Ayling-Campos A, Boydell K, Law M, Fehlings DL, Mukherjee S, Wedge JH, Williams JI. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007; 88(6):696-702.

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28/09/2006

A prospective population-based study of the predictors of undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Hawker GA, Guan J, Croxford R, Coyte PC, Glazier RH, Harvey BJ, Wright JG, Williams JI, Badley EM. Arthritis Rheum. 2006; 54(10):3212-20.

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01/09/2006

The transition study: a look at youth and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain injury

Young N, McCormick A, Mills W, Barden W, Boydell K, Law M, Wedge J, Fehlings D, Mukherjee S, Rumney P, Williams JL. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2006; 26(4):25-45.

Journal Article

17/01/2006

Socioeconomic status and mortality after acute myocardial infarction

Alter DA, Chong A, Austin PC, Mustard C, Iron K, Williams JI, Morgan CD, Tu JV, Irvine J, Naylor CD; SESAMI Study Group. Ann Intern Med. 2006; 144(2):82-93.

Journal Article

15/12/2005

Use of healthcare among adults with chronic and complex physical disabilities of childhood

Young NL, Steele C, Fehlings D, Jutai J, Olmsted N, Williams JI. Disabil Rehabil. 2005; 27(23):1455-60.

Journal Article

10/05/2005

A national strategy for waiting-times research?

Slaughter PM, Carlisle J, Williams J, Ferris LE. CMAJ. 2005; 172(10):1283-4.

Journal Article

01/09/2003

Using a linked data set to determine the factors associated with utilization and costs of family physician services in Ontario: effects of self-reported chronic conditions

Iron KS, Manuel DG, Williams J. Chronic Dis Can. 2003; 24(4):124-32.

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Journal Articles

An international cohort study of birth outcomes associated with hospitalized acute respiratory infection during pregnancy

Provider volumes and early outcomes of primary total joint replacement in Ontario

A population-based nested case-control study of the costs of hip and knee replacement surgery

Youth and young adults with cerebral palsy: their use of physician and hospital services

A prospective population-based study of the predictors of undergoing total joint arthroplasty

The transition study: a look at youth and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain injury

Socioeconomic status and mortality after acute myocardial infarction

Use of healthcare among adults with chronic and complex physical disabilities of childhood

A national strategy for waiting-times research?

Using a linked data set to determine the factors associated with utilization and costs of family physician services in Ontario: effects of self-reported chronic conditions

Get in touch with
Jack Williams

Jack Williams

Biography

Education

Research Focus

Other Affiliations

Journal Articles

An international cohort study of birth outcomes associated with hospitalized acute respiratory infection during pregnancy

Provider volumes and early outcomes of primary total joint replacement in Ontario

A population-based nested case-control study of the costs of hip and knee replacement surgery

Youth and young adults with cerebral palsy: their use of physician and hospital services

A prospective population-based study of the predictors of undergoing total joint arthroplasty

The transition study: a look at youth and adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain injury

Socioeconomic status and mortality after acute myocardial infarction

Use of healthcare among adults with chronic and complex physical disabilities of childhood

A national strategy for waiting-times research?

Using a linked data set to determine the factors associated with utilization and costs of family physician services in Ontario: effects of self-reported chronic conditions

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