Dr. Cecilia Dong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Dong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. She completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Manitoba and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (BSc(Dent)) and a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Toronto. Dr. Dong is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Prosthodontics (FRCD(C)). Her work primarily involves clinical teaching within the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry's Simulation Clinic, where she educates dental students while also providing part-time dental care in a local prosthodontics practice. Her research interests include head and neck cancer, biomarkers, patient-reported outcomes, interprofessional education, and educational research focusing on improving learning and assessment methods. Dr. Dong actively contributes to advancements in dental education and patient care through her dual roles in clinical practice and academic research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.