Dr. Simon Etkind

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon’s research focuses on improving care for older people living with multiple illnesses and clinical syndromes, especially frailty. He is interested in the role that uncertainty plays in the experience of serious illness and optimizing care to address this uncertainty and improve patient and carer experience.

Research Interests

Palliative Care End-of-Life Care Frailty Uncertainty in Illness Trajectories

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.