Dr. Drew Clark

Biography

Dr. Drew Clark is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of British Columbia, and has degrees in Music Therapy and Music Education. Dr. Clark is a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant and Registered Clinical Counsellor. His research primarily focuses on the intersections of health, ethics, and social justice, applying empirical methods to develop theoretical understandings of healthcare experiences and interventions. Dr. Clark's work contributes to improving health equity through ethics research and by engaging with marginalized communities, particularly addressing the healthcare needs of Two-Spirit, transgender, and non-binary youth. He leads a participatory action research project aimed at identifying the health information needs of youth and has received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Dr. Clark's teaching philosophy integrates problem-based learning and ethics in care, aiming to foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills among students. He teaches courses including Stress Strategies to Promote Wellbeing and Ethics and Politics of Nursing.

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