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