Dr. Mary De Vera

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mary De Vera is an Associate Professor in Health Outcomes at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a pharmacoepidemiologist and a Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada. Dr. De Vera completed her BSc in Biochemistry, MSc, and PhD in Health Care Epidemiology at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health. She has also finished post-doctoral fellowships at UBC's and the University of Montreal's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research centers around medication adherence and improving outcomes for patient populations, particularly focusing on eHealth technologies, patients' perspectives on medication adherence, and the impact of medications among pregnant women with inflammatory conditions. Dr. De Vera has extensive expertise in studies of patient outcomes, especially related to arthritis, and population studies utilizing administrative databases across Canada.

Research Interests

Epidemiology Health Services Research Health Outcomes Research Pharmacoepidemiology Cancer Biology Oncology Arthritis

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Associate Professor in Health Outcomes at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Arthritis Research Canada • Canada

Conducts research on medication adherence and patient outcomes.

Awards

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Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring

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Women’s Health Research Institute Mentorship Award

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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Scholar Award

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Association Faculties Pharmacy Canada New Investigator Research Award

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Arthritis Alliance Canada Early Faculty 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.