Dr. Kristine Roland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kristine Roland is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a Hematopathologist at Vancouver General Hospital. She also serves as the Regional Medical Leader for Transfusion Medicine at Vancouver Coastal Health. Dr. Roland completed her MD and BSc (Hons) at Queen’s University, where she also garnered several prestigious awards for academic excellence. She has a fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Hematological Pathology. Her clinical interests include Blood Research and Teaching. She has participated in various educational roles, including teaching lectures for BMLSc students and coordinating hematopathology rotations for residents. Dr. Roland is dedicated to advancing medical education and improving transfusion medicine practices. She has made significant contributions to her field and continues to actively engage in scholarly activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in the field of pathology.

Hematopathologist

2006-01-01 — Present

Vancouver General Hospital • Vancouver

Diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders.

Regional Medical Leader, Transfusion Medicine

2006-01-01 — Present

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver

Leadership role in transfusion medicine across the region.

Awards

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Dr. R.S.A. Prentice Award

2005-01-01
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Lister Award

2002-01-01
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Reuben Wells Leonard Penultimate Year Scholarship

2000-01-01
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Rattray Scholarship

2000-01-01
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Daniel Mactavish Baker Scholarship

1998-01-01
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Ben Kropp Prize

1997-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.