Dr. Julia Hews Girard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Hews-Girard earned her PhD in Nursing from Queen's University, focusing on clinical epidemiology and population-level analysis of health issues affecting women and girls. She has completed post-doctoral training under the supervision of Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos and Dr. Scott Patten, concentrating on tool validation, measurement, and co-design approaches using mixed methods. Her research emphasizes mental health in emerging adults, particularly among undergraduate students and individuals with chronic diseases, with a goal of enhancing access to healthcare services for women and girls. Julia's current research program is diverse, focusing on the understanding of youth and adults' perceptions of mental health and well-being, the efficacy of measurement tools, and measurement-based care strategies that engage clinicians and clients to improve healthcare outcomes. Her research aims to transform the methodologies employed by researchers and clinicians in delivering care, emphasizing youth participation and integrated care models that improve transitions from pediatric to adult healthcare settings for individuals with mental health issues and chronic illnesses.

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
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • 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.