Dr. Janet De Groot

Professor

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Biography

Janet de Groot is a psychiatrist and Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, specializing in Psychiatry, Oncology, and Community Health Sciences. She has served as the founding Associate Dean of Equity and Professionalism from 2008 to 2017. Her research interests encompass psychotherapy, advanced cancer, vulnerability, resilience, medical education, and the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare. Dr. de Groot has led several funded research projects, including a significant collaboration with Dr. Kathleen Sitter at the Alberta Cancer Foundation aimed at preventing depression in patients with advanced cancer. She was also the Principal Investigator for the University of Calgary's Indigenous strategy grant, focusing on decolonizing healthcare through video simulation projects. Furthermore, she has engaged in understanding educational experiences within Indigenous health education, in collaboration with Dr. Pam Roach. Dr. de Groot's research typically involves undergraduate and postgraduate students, addressing the experiences of patients and spouses facing advanced cancer, and includes feasibility studies for psychological interventions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.