Dr. Claire Kendall

Professor

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Biography

Claire Kendall is a Full Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and an Associate Dean of Social Accountability. She holds a Clinical Research Chair focused on Strengthening Primary Care for Integrated Health Equity, where she leads research in vulnerable populations and health services delivery. Dr. Kendall is also a Senior Investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute and works as a Family Physician with the Bruyère Academic Family Health Team. Additionally, she is a Principal Researcher at the Centre Research Community Services and has affiliations with several research institutions including the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital. Her work is anchored in addressing the healthcare needs of disadvantaged populations, aiming to enhance health equity through effective primary care solutions. With a robust academic background, including an MD and a PhD, she combines clinical practice with research to implement evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Investigator

— Present

Bruyère Research Institute • Ottawa

Leads research projects focusing on health equity and primary care for vulnerable populations.

Family Physician

— Present

Bruyère Academic Family Health Team • Ottawa

Provides clinical care to patients while integrating research into practice.

Principal Researcher

— Present

Centre Research Community Services • Ottawa

Conducts research aimed at improving healthcare services for disadvantaged populations.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History