Dr. Areej Al Hamad

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Areej Al-Hamad is an Assistant Professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds multiple degrees in Nursing, including a MScN and two PhDs in Health Policy and Nursing. Her research focuses on women's health, food insecurity, vulnerable populations, and critical qualitative research methods. Al-Hamad has extensive international experience in clinical teaching across Canada, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing marginalized populations and social justice. As a principal investigator, she led a successful grant-funded study exploring food security among undergraduate nursing students in Qatar. Al-Hamad actively engages in interdisciplinary research, including examining the experiences of radiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic and perceptions of medical students. She has received several scholarships, a Teaching Excellence Certificate from Western University, and an award for her oral presentation at a mental health research event. With a commitment to social justice and women's empowerment, she strives to foster equity in healthcare education and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing courses, supervising students, and conducting research.

Adjunct Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada/Qatar

Supported nursing education and research initiatives in Canada and Qatar.

Awards

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Scholarships

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Teaching Excellence Certificate

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Oral Presentation Award

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PhD Dissertation Academic Achievement

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering