Dr. Megan O Connell

Professor

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Biography

Megan O'Connell is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. She specializes in Clinical Neuropsychology and has extensive experience in dementia care, neuropsychological assessment, and interventions. Dr. O'Connell holds a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria and has served as a clinical psychologist in the Rural Remote Memory Clinic. Her research interests focus on dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia, along with caregiver support and technology in healthcare. She has supervised numerous graduate students, mentoring them through their research and clinical training. Dr. O'Connell is actively involved in community-engaged research, particularly in rural and Indigenous contexts, aiming to enhance mental wellness and provide culturally appropriate care. Her contributions to the field are further exemplified through her supervision of several doctoral students and her involvement in significant research projects addressing the challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Teaching and supervising graduate students in Clinical Neuropsychology and researching dementia care.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.