Dr. Cara Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cara Brown is an Associate Professor at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba. With a PhD in Community Health Sciences, her research primarily addresses the complexities faced by community-living older adults regarding health and social challenges. Dr. Brown's research program emphasizes improving care transitions from hospital to the community, focusing on integrated care models and occupational therapy's role in primary healthcare. She actively engages communities and stakeholders in her research, leveraging lived experiences to inform implementation approaches. A strong advocate for evidence-based practice, her teaching and research intersect around collaborative and participatory methodologies that adapt to the evolving needs of patients. Dr. Brown also holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree, both in Community Health Sciences and Occupational Therapy, from the same university.

Research Interests

Awards

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Health Research Graduate Studentship Award

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Golden Quill Award

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Betty Havens Memorial Graduate Fellowship

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Thelma Cardwell Scholarship

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Consortium Multiple Sclerosis Centres Rehab Fellowship

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.