Dr. Mary Dahm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mary Dahm is an ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in health communication. She combines a passion for patient-centered health research with expertise in qualitative and mixed methods approaches. Her significant project, 'Addressing the Challenge of Communicating Uncertainty in Diagnosis,' explores the communication dynamics of the diagnostic process in health settings and aims to develop practical strategies to address diagnostic safety and improve health policy. Mary has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles covering a wide range of topics, including clinical handovers, surgical risk communication, and health information infrastructure. Her collaborative efforts also include a fellowship with the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, focusing on diagnostic safety policies in Australia and New Zealand. Recently, she has led initiatives incorporating stakeholder engagement to improve patient contributions to health policy and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2022-08-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting health communication research focusing on patient safety and communication uncertainty.

Awards

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ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award

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ACT Health Rising Star Award

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.