Dr. Sophia Koukoui

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Koukoui's research primarily focuses on the mental health of migrants and refugees, specifically in relation to female genital mutilation (FGM) and excision in Quebec and internationally. She is the co-founder of Sensolia Foundation, the first multidisciplinary clinic in Canada for excised women. As a consultant for the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, she developed a multidisciplinary training program for healthcare professionals on intervention strategies for excised women. Furthermore, Dr. Koukoui is the only clinician in Canada who co-authored a training guide on excision for the American Urological Association. Her research also explores cultural factors in explanatory models of disease from a systemic perspective, as well as ethics in evaluation and care in vulnerable contexts. As an expert witness for the Federal Court on Immigration Law, she conducts assessments for children applying for refugee status and has developed expertise in psychological evaluation in transcultural contexts. Additionally, her work examines the poiesis of existence as a decolonial process.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.