Dr. Bassam Khoury

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bassam Khoury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University, where he directs the McGill Mindfulness Research Lab. His research focuses on mindfulness and compassion, aiming to foster societal change through innovative interactions among individuals and with the natural environment. He has published numerous articles in leading journals in clinical psychology and physical/medical health, garnering over 5,000 citations and recognition in the University of Cambridge's Insights Impact Report as one of the most impactful research contributors in psychology. Khoury has received several awards for his contributions, including the William Dawson Scholar Award and nominations for the Association for Psychological Science Emerging Scholars Rising Stars Award. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Université de Montréal and postdoctoral research at Harvard University. He is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in mindfulness-based treatments.

Research Interests

Awards

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William Dawson Scholar

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Heather Reisman Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Association for Psychological Science Emerging Scholars Rising Stars Award

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Nominated for APA-Div 12 David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions in Clinical Psychology

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.