Dr. Joachim Rapin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joachim Rapin specializes in nursing performance improvement systems, quality of care, patient safety, risk management, and practices related to nursing care management from a critical realist perspective. His research interests in qualitative methodology include the conceptualization of complex social systems. He obtained a Bachelor in Nursing Sciences in 2000 from Chantepierre in Switzerland, and a Master in Nursing Sciences in 2014 from Université de Montréal, where he is also pursuing his Doctorate, expected in 2024. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has held various leadership roles in the healthcare sector, including as an Associate Director of Nursing at CHUV, leading critical care units during the COVID pandemic, and overseeing pediatric pain management groups. He is involved in several professional activities and committees focused on the quality and safety of care and participates in educational initiatives, teaching advanced nursing practice at Université de Montréal and the University of Lausanne. He is also recognized for his significant contributions to educational programs and conferences related to nursing performance systems and best practices in patient care.

Research Interests

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.