Dr. Linda Hong Gu

Professor

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Biography

Professor Linda Hong-Gu is the Director of International Relations and the Chair of the Women and Children Health Care Research Programme at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. With over 30 years of teaching and supervisory experience, she has received numerous Teaching Excellence Awards and is a pioneer faculty member who contributed to curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes. Linda has a strong research track record in women and children's health, particularly in the management of chronic diseases through educational and psychosocial interventions. She has secured approximately S$17.9 million in research grants and has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, she is an active collaborator with multidisciplinary experts in Asia and Nordic countries and has presented at numerous international conferences. Professor Linda is recognized for her innovative approach to nursing education, applying technology such as virtual reality in her research and teaching. She aims to improve cost-effective healthcare delivery and enhance health outcomes for patients through her groundbreaking work in nursing education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2019-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Alice Lee Centre Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore • Singapore

Oversaw international relations and coordinated research programmes pertaining to women and children's health.

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore • Singapore

Conducted research and taught various nursing courses, focusing on innovative methods and interdisciplinary strategies.

Awards

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International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Award Honor

2023-07-20
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Fellow, American Academy of Nursing

2021-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2019-01-01

Courses

Research Methods Intervention Research Grant Writing Honours Project

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics