Dr. Francine Ducharme

Professor

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Biography

Francine Ducharme is a prominent researcher in nursing sciences, specializing in the needs of families caring for elderly relatives with varying levels of autonomy. She served as the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing from 2015 to 2020 and has been an Emeritus Professor since 2022. She held the Desjardins Chair in Nursing for the Elderly and Families from 2000 to 2015, and was recognized as a national researcher by the Quebec Health Research Fund between 2007 and 2011. Ducharme is a member of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada, reflecting her expertise in long-term care nursing. She has received several accolades, including the Merit Insignia from the Order of Nurses of Quebec in 2021, and awards for her contributions to nursing research and education. Her work addresses innovative nursing interventions for vulnerable elderly populations and their family caregivers, firmly establishing her as a leader in her field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Merit Insignia from the Order of Nurses of Quebec

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Awards of Recognition from the International Secretariat of Nurses and Midwives

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Woman of Exception Award

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.