Dr. Monique Potvin Kent

Professor

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Biography

Monique Potvin Kent is a Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. in Population Health, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Political Science. Her research is focused on applied public health with an emphasis on the prevention of obesity and chronic diseases. Potvin Kent is an expert in food and beverage marketing aimed at children and adolescents, evaluating the healthfulness of marketing strategies and the policies designed to protect children across various media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in research and policy development, collaborating with governmental and non-governmental health organizations and receiving funding from CIHR, NSERC, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Additionally, she has a clinical background in cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders and teaches a graduate course on health policy. Her research interests include public health policy evaluation, food and nutrition policies, commercial determinants of health, and nutritional labeling.

Research Interests

Courses

EPI7184 Health Policy

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