Dr. Michael Atkinson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Atkinson is a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in the areas of physical cultural studies, suffering and pain, narrative ethics, and masculinities in health. His academic training includes a PhD from the University of Calgary, an MA from McMaster University, and a BA (honors) from the University of Waterloo. Atkinson's research engages critical inquiries into how cultural narratives intersect with health and illness, and he has contributed significantly to the field through various scholarly works.

Research Interests

Physical Cultural Studies Suffering Pain Illness Narrative Ethics Narrative Medicine Masculinities Health Ethnography

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology