Dr. Michael Orsini

Professor

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Biography

Michael Orsini is a Full Professor at the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies and the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa. He served as Vice-Dean for Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences from July 2016 to December 2019. From January to June 2016, he was a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at Vanderbilt University's Centre for Medicine, Health, and Society. His primary research interests focus on health politics and policy, particularly the role of social movements in the policy processes. He explores substantive issues such as autism, HIV/AIDS, and other illnesses that affect marginalized populations. Currently, Professor Orsini is completing a book manuscript examining the role of emotions and stigma in key policy fields.

Research Interests

Autism Critical Disability Studies Health Policy Interest Groups Gender and Public Policy Social Movements HIV/AIDS Qualitative Research Interpretive Policy Analysis

Courses

Critical Disability Studies Public Policy Health Policy Politics Canada Honours Seminar Canadian Politics Professional Development Seminar (Feminist Gender Studies) Feminist Disability Studies

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History