Dr. Kimberley Widger

Professor

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Biography

Kimberley Widger is an Associate Dean and Professor at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, where she holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Pediatric Palliative Care. With an extensive academic background, Dr. Widger completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Hospital for Sick Children and earned her PhD from the University of Toronto. She also holds a Master of Nursing from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on pediatric palliative care, emphasizing its impact on mental health outcomes for mothers, siblings, and children facing life-threatening conditions. Dr. Widger is dedicated to advancing the field of nursing through innovative education and training, contributing to research that enhances patient and family care in challenging healthcare environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean, Academic

— Present

Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Overseeing academic initiatives and supporting nursing education programs.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology