Dr. Jennifer Shea

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jennifer M. Shea is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializing in Indigenous health. She holds a BA (Hons), an MA from Memorial University, and a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. Her research emphasizes community-based participatory and decolonizing approaches, contributing to fields such as visual methodologies and social determinants of health. Jennifer is actively involved in exploring the cancer journey, mental health, and resilience among Indigenous communities. She is also committed to knowledge translation in health care, working to ensure research findings are effectively communicated and implemented in practice. Dr. Shea's work incorporates both qualitative and quantitative techniques, aiming to address health disparities faced by Indigenous populations. Jennifer is currently on sabbatical from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, during which she is accepting new graduate students to further her research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Teaches and conducts research in the field of Indigenous health and population health.

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)