Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam Macdonald

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald is an Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and a clinically trained speech-language pathologist. Her research primarily focuses on dysphagia in aging populations, aiming to improve quality of life, reduce caregiver burden, advance health equity, and prevent frailty. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she leads various research initiatives that integrate knowledge across different fields to enhance rehabilitation strategies for older adults. Namasivayam-MacDonald has a strong emphasis on addressing the unique challenges faced by elderly individuals in healthcare settings and actively contributes to improving caregiving practices and policies. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, a Master of Health Science from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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