Dr. Jennifer Dela Paz

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer dela Paz is a full-time Clinical Academic in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in personality psychology from the University of Toronto and later graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. Dr. dela Paz completed her residency training in General Psychiatry at Western University, followed by a subspecialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her clinical interests encompass transition age mental health, youth addictions, and various psychotherapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Dr. dela Paz is also committed to education and actively engages in teaching medical students and residents, alongside developing curriculum and mentoring wellness. Her diverse experiences provide a rich background that informs her clinical practice, particularly in addressing youth mental health issues within culturally sensitive frameworks.

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
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.