Dr. Pamela Downe

Professor

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Biography

Pamela Downe is a medical anthropologist specializing in community-based engagement, infectious disease research, and maternal health. She has served as President of the Canadian Anthropology Society and Co-Chair of the American Anthropological Association's conference with CASCA. Her influential research, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, focuses on cultural safety and pandemic safety. Dr. Downe has investigated the syndemic nature of diseases and the cultural dimensions surrounding pandemics across various nations, including Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Barbados. Her extensive work has delved into the intersections of health, culture, and policy, advocating for engaged anthropology and community collaboration. She has partnered with numerous hospitals and organizations to understand health issues, particularly concerning HIV/AIDS, maternal health, and violence. Her numerous awards reflect her impactful contributions to anthropology and community health engagement.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow of the Canadian Anthropology Society

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Publicly Engaged Scholarship Teams Award

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Distinguished Scholar/Research Award

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YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Research & Technology

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Weaver-Tremblay Award of the Canadian Anthropology Society

Courses

Anthropology 111.3: One World, Many Peoples - An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Anthropology 211.3: Cultural Competency Anthropology 310.3: Anthropology of Gender Anthropology 332.3: Anthropology of Infectious Disease ANTH 801.3: Anthropological Theory ANTH 804.3: Medical Anthropology INTD 898.3 (01): Interdisciplinary Studies: Gendered Perspectives on Friendship WGSt 898.3(01): Ethnographies of Mexico & Central America: A Focus on Gender WGSt 898.3(02): Gendering Bodies, Minds and Health: A Graduate Seminar WGSt 898.3(03): Advanced Feminist Methodologies WGSt 898.3(04): Feminist Perspectives on Group Dynamics WGSt 898.3 (05): Gendering Contagion: Advanced Issues WGSt 898.3 (06): Advanced Issues in Addiction

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.