Dr. Martha Mackay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martha Mackay has over 25 years of clinical experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiology. Her extensive clinical experience informs her research, which is funded by national agencies. Her program focuses on interventions that influence socio-demographic factors such as sex/gender and ethnicity, as well as behavioral factors like depression, that impact patients with ischemic heart disease, particularly during transitions in care. Dr. Mackay also has experience co-supervising MSN Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. She is affiliated with the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes, previously known as the Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS).

Research Interests

Cardiology Psychological Distress Patient Transition Smoking Cessation Gender Differences in Healthcare

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Served as a Clinical Associate Professor and conducted research on cardiovascular nursing.

Awards

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K. M. MacMillan Nursing Research Scholar Award

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Canadian Institutes of Health Research 'Embedded Clinician-Researcher'

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Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses’ Nursing Research Excellence Award

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Scholar

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.