Dr. Christine Genest

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine Genest is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Nursing at the Université de Montréal, where she began her teaching career in 2003 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2020. Her research expertise focuses on suicide and its impact on the bereaved, as well as the exposure to potentially traumatic events among first responders. She is also interested in the experiences of families of public safety personnel and nursing practice in mental health settings for both adult and pediatric patients. Christine is a regular researcher at the Trauma Study Center of the Research Center of the University Institute of Mental Health of Montreal and is actively involved in the Research and Intervention Center on Suicide and Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care. Her contributions have earned her multiple awards, including the Engagement Award from the University of Montreal in 2019 and the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2022. She has supervised various graduate theses focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, and nursing practices, reflecting her commitment to improving psychological support for vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Christine teaches nursing and conducts research on mental health and suicide.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Engaged in various teaching and research activities.

Awards

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Engagement Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.