Dr. Maria Cherba

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Cherba is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa. She obtained her Ph.D. in Communication from the Université de Montréal in 2020. Her research focuses on health communication, particularly the interactions between healthcare providers and patients, as well as the implications of digital communication in health contexts. Cherba has published several studies exploring topics such as patient-physician interactions before and after surgical consultations, the role of nurses in telemedicine, and cultural orientations in health care delivery. Her notable works include examinations of communication strategies surrounding body image and health preferences within the context of COVID-19. Through her teaching, she guides students in understanding communication theories and research methods applicable to health communication.

Research Interests

Courses

CMN 5100 Research Methods CMN 5108 Health Communication Seminar CMN 5109 Digital Health Seminar CMN 5133 Health Communication Theories CMN 5533 Communication Theories and Health CMN 2548 Organizational Communication

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History