Dr. Dave Walton

Professor

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Biography

Professor Walton is a clinical researcher focused on the intersection of trauma, pain, and physical and mental health. He employs both quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore phenomena and engage critical theory related to pain measurement, wellness, and clinical outcomes to enrich the rehabilitation experience of individuals living with pain. His recent publications include studies on the impact of social determinants on post-traumatic pain and the effects of childhood trauma on pain-related distress in adults. Walton is involved in projects like the SYMBIOME project, which studies acute recovery and chronicity, and the VISION project, which utilizes virtual reality to investigate stress and trauma. He holds significant roles in various research initiatives and has received multiple honors including the Canadian Pain Society Early Career Researcher Award and the Ontario Early Research Award.

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
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  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.