Dr. Melanie Kornides

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melanie Kornides is an Associate Professor at Penn Nursing with a focus on strategies to combat misinformation and improve equitable uptake of vaccines and preventative health care services. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to conduct research on vaccine acceptance and health disparities, particularly in vulnerable populations. Dr. Kornides holds a Doctor of Science in Public Health from Harvard University and has significant experience in teaching courses related to psychological and social diversity in health and wellness. Her research interests include vaccine misinformation, health equity, and the effective communication strategies necessary to enhance vaccination uptake. As part of her academic duties, she serves as a guest lecturer on vaccine hesitancy and actively participates in interdisciplinary research initiatives to promote health equity and accessibility. She has received several recognitions for her work, including the American Cancer Society Calle/Rodriguez Memorial Minority Travel Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and conducting research in Nursing, with a focus on health equity and vaccine misinformation.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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