Dr. Mark Lam

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Biography

Mark Lam is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in health psychology, focusing on dyadic stress coping and the impacts of social contexts on mood regulation. His teaching and research interests are rooted in scholarship on teaching and learning, alongside a commitment to enhancing student comprehension in complex topics. Mark's publication record includes co-authoring studies on the dynamics of spousal support, coping mechanisms, and experiences of individuals living with chronic pain, specifically in relation to spinal cord injury. He has contributed to insights on how personality and social relationships influence emotional well-being and coping strategies in stressful situations. As a dedicated educator, Mark was honored with the Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award in 2017, recognizing his exceptional commitment to teaching excellence and student supervision.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Full-time lecturer in the Department of Psychology, supervising graduate students and focusing on teaching health psychology.

Awards

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Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award

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.