Dr. Charissa Pockett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charissa Pockett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Saskatchewan. She specializes in Pediatric Cardiology, with a focus on heart failure, congenital heart disease, and interventional cardiac catheterization. Her research includes studying the outcomes and characteristics of single ventricle surgical palliation and pilot intervention studies for children with congenital heart defects. Dr. Pockett completed her medical degree at the University of Calgary and went on to gain extensive training through fellowships at prestigious institutions, including Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and Stollery Children’s Hospital at the University of Alberta. She is actively involved in clinical research aimed at improving the care and treatment of pediatric patients suffering from complex cardiac conditions, advocating for enhanced strategies to benefit those with congenital heart defects.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.