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Rafael Wainer is a continuing sessional instructor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Medical Anthropology. He obtained his Ph.D. from UBC in 2017, where he focused on the experiences of children undergoing cancer treatment. His work encompasses collaborations with healthcare providers and the families of children in Argentina, addressing key issues of subjectivity and the limitations of medical knowledge in practice. Wainer teaches a range of undergraduate courses including Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, and Applied Anthropology. His research interests include mental health, critical disability studies, and palliative care, with a focus on the qualitative health methods and the doctor-patient relationship amidst the complexities introduced by COVID-19. He has published extensively in various journals, contributing to significant discussions in his field, including the impacts of health policy and quality of life in medical assistance during dying.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.