Dr. Michael Wahl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mike Wahl, a health researcher and educator at Memorial University of Newfoundland, focuses on making complex health science accessible and engaging to the public. His work spans occupational medicine, human performance, and population health, bridging academic research with real-world applications. He holds a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology from the Faculty of Medicine, a Master's degree in Neuromuscular Physiology, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick. Mike is committed to health literacy and has become a documentary filmmaker for 'Health Explored', an internationally broadcast television series. He also hosts the 'Wellness Healthy Lifestyle Show', a nationally aired radio program. In academia, he supervises students in knowledge translation, health journalism, and science communication. His research contributions focus on obesity prevention in industrial workforces, ergonomic evaluation in emergency systems, cannabis impairment in safety-sensitive environments, and fatigue management for responders. With years of experience working offshore oil rigs and in remote industrial settings, Mike helps organizations improve worker well-being and health culture.

Research Interests

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)